We’re All in This We’re All in This Together!Together!

We’re All in This We’re All in This Together!Together!

Welcome to Honors Algebra 2! I am looking Welcome to Honors Algebra 2! I am looking forward to assisting you in learning and have forward to assisting you in learning and have high expectations of you for this year. If we high expectations of you for this year. If we

work together, it will be a rewarding and work together, it will be a rewarding and successful year for all! successful year for all!

Write the equation of the line that passes through the given points.

When told time is up, I will assign tables to the equations

Once I have assigned tables everyone will move

Who Am I? Two of the following statements are false. Can you identify which two? 

1. Mrs. Mugnano has been married 19 years.2. Mrs. Mugnano has been driving twice as long as you have

been living.3.  Mrs. Mugnano has two children.4. Mrs. Mugnano lives in Solon.5. Mrs. Mugnano has read all the Harry Potter, Twilight, Hunger

Games and Divergent books. 6. Mrs. Mugnano has run three full marathon.7. Mrs. Mugnano has a dog and 3 other pets.8. Mrs. Mugnano has taught Honors Algebra 2 for 4 years.9. Mrs. Mugnano does not like ice cream or summer vacation. 10.Mrs. Mugnano will help you be successful in Algebra 2 this

year!

Mrs. Kendra MugnanoMrs. Kendra Mugnano Mrs. Kendra MugnanoMrs. Kendra MugnanoEducationEducation • Miami University – BS in Mathematics EducationMiami University – BS in Mathematics Education• Cleveland State University – Masters in MathematicsCleveland State University – Masters in Mathematics

Experience (21 years)Experience (21 years)•Solon High School Solon High School 1998 – Present1998 – Present•Indianapolis Indianapolis 1996 – 19981996 – 1998•Euclid High SchoolEuclid High School 1993 - 19961993 - 1996

Student GoalsAlgebra 2

• Pose mathematical questions, such as “What if . . .?,” meaningfully and appropriately.

• Make conjectures and test their validity.• Appreciate algebra as a connected, systematic branch of

mathematics.• Recognize opportunities to use algebraic representations to

solve problems from both mathematical and real or realistic situations.

• Recognize equivalence among algebraic representations that may allow substitution of one expression or variable for another.

• Analyze and criticize an argument presented as justification.• Communicate mathematical understanding effectively and

formulate complete, logical arguments to support conclusions.• Exhibit creativity and perseverance in mathematical problem

solving.

Required Materials• Algebra 2 Text (covered)• A sharpened pencil and a pen.• A supply of notebook & graph paper in

a 3-ring binder.– Divider tabs are helpful

• A graphing calculator – (TI-84+ recommended)

Structure of the classStudy Teams

•During this course you will collaborate with other students as a member of a study team. •Together, each team will complete problems and activities that will help you discover new mathematical ideas and methods. •This is a very student-centered class. I will support you as you work, but will not take away your opportunity to think and investigate for yourself. •In order to be successful in this class you will need to be a willing and active participant as you develop your mathematical understanding.

 

Guidelines for Working in Study Teams

• No talking outside your team.• Discuss questions with your team before calling the teacher over.• Within your team, keep your conversation on mathematics.• You must try to help anyone in your study team who asks.• Helping your teammate does not mean giving answers. Help by

giving hints and asking good questions.• Explain and justify your ideas; give statements and reasons.• No one alone is as smart as all of us together. Do not leave

anyone behind or let anyone work ahead. Your team is not done until everyone is done.

• Clear off tables before getting to work so that you can see everyone’s paper.

• Use study team voices.

Five Ways of Thinking

• Justify• Generalize• Investigate• Reversing• Choose a Strategy

Grading ScaleA: 90 – 100%

B: 80 - 89.9% C: 70 - 79.9% D: 60 - 69.9% F: 59.9% or below (You earn this!)

• Note: Your grade in Algebra 2 is weighted.!– 70% Individual assessments (tests and quizzes)– 15% Team tests and quizzes– 15% Coursework (homework, math notes, graded

assignments)– Grades are not rounded, but bonus questions will be

given

Current grades are accessible on the parent viewer

Assistance & Homework Help

• Assistance: I am here to help you, so if at any time you are having a problem pertaining to this class please see me immediately so that we can remedy the problem as quickly as possible. The Math Lab is also available during the school day.

• Homework & Homework Help: It is important that you complete EVERY homework problem. This course is designed to “spiral”, meaning that topics are visited more than once, so you need to do all problems to get a complete understanding of the material. Hints and solutions to select problems are available online under the student tab at www.cpm.org. CPM also has many valuable resources for you and your parents such as resource pages, skill builders, and parent guides.

Assignments & Grading• Assignments will be posted in the classroom and online. It is

your responsibility to write them down in class or find them online.

• Both a Team Test and an Individual Test will be given after

each unit of study and will always be announced in advance. Quizzes will be given periodically, and they may or may not be announced.

• Homework Quizzes, Formative Assessments, and Team Work will also factor into your grade.

• I will not grade on a curve nor will grades be rounded. However, bonus questions will appear occasionally.

On my page, you will find daily lessons, homework, upcoming tests and quizzes as well as some of the class resources. To get to my page follow these steps:

1.   Go to the Solon Schools web page www.solonschools.org

2.    Choose Schools

3.    Choose Solon High

4.    Scroll down to my name (Kendra Mugnano)

5.    Choose “Calendar of Events” from the bottom

6.    Choose the appropriate class

Internet Information

Tonight’s Assignment

•Cover book3 personal goals