Dear Parents and Guardians:
As always, I want to keep you informed of what your child is learning in Algebra 1.
Your child's next Algebra I test is on Wednesday, November 7 for Red Day and Thursday, November 8 for Gray Day. Your child will be graphing lines of slope and applying transformations. I pushed the test date until this date because of our early release schedule. Plus, this allows me to expand the topic much further than needed. Notes and PowerPoint presentations are available online, through my website at www.dangmath.com
Test 2-2 is material growing from Test 2-1. As an incentive for your child, starting today and until test day, I will replace their first test grade with their second test grade. Here is how it works:
- They must complete ALL of their assignments on time. I am asking for a legitimate attempt of the assignment. Late work or not turning in any assignments will disqualify this incentive.
- They must complete ALL quiz corrections. They must rewrite the question they missed, show all work, box answer, write one complete sentence as to why they missed it and one sentence as to what they can do not get it wrong for the test. They are always due on the day of the test.
If they complete both of these bullets, I will replace their first test grade with the second. If the second test grade is lowered than the first test grade, I will not replace it. Regardless, I will NOT replace their second test grade with the first test grade. This incentive can only help your child with their learning and grade. For example: if your child makes a 80 on the first test and scores a 90 on the second test, I will replace the 80 with a 90 (assuming they complete all necessary assignments). This will only take effect for the 2nd six weeks.
Graphing calculators will be utilized for this test. You will NOT have to purchase one. However, students were asking where the best deals for calculators are. If your child would like a used calculator and not prefer to use the online calculator, eBay has numerous calculator deals out there. As always, buyers beware. Also, I believe the school store has it in stock. Stores such as Target, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, etc... have them in stock, as well. The models that can be purchased are TI-83, TI-84, or TI-84 Plus. No TI--89's or higher please.
My tutoring times are Tuesday and Thursdays during lunch and Friday mornings at 7:15am. No appointment is necessary.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Have a great week.
Thanks,
Jim Dang
As always, I want to keep you informed of what your child is learning in Algebra 1.
Your child's next Algebra I test is on Wednesday, November 7 for Red Day and Thursday, November 8 for Gray Day. Your child will be graphing lines of slope and applying transformations. I pushed the test date until this date because of our early release schedule. Plus, this allows me to expand the topic much further than needed. Notes and PowerPoint presentations are available online, through my website at www.dangmath.com
Test 2-2 is material growing from Test 2-1. As an incentive for your child, starting today and until test day, I will replace their first test grade with their second test grade. Here is how it works:
- They must complete ALL of their assignments on time. I am asking for a legitimate attempt of the assignment. Late work or not turning in any assignments will disqualify this incentive.
- They must complete ALL quiz corrections. They must rewrite the question they missed, show all work, box answer, write one complete sentence as to why they missed it and one sentence as to what they can do not get it wrong for the test. They are always due on the day of the test.
If they complete both of these bullets, I will replace their first test grade with the second. If the second test grade is lowered than the first test grade, I will not replace it. Regardless, I will NOT replace their second test grade with the first test grade. This incentive can only help your child with their learning and grade. For example: if your child makes a 80 on the first test and scores a 90 on the second test, I will replace the 80 with a 90 (assuming they complete all necessary assignments). This will only take effect for the 2nd six weeks.
Graphing calculators will be utilized for this test. You will NOT have to purchase one. However, students were asking where the best deals for calculators are. If your child would like a used calculator and not prefer to use the online calculator, eBay has numerous calculator deals out there. As always, buyers beware. Also, I believe the school store has it in stock. Stores such as Target, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, etc... have them in stock, as well. The models that can be purchased are TI-83, TI-84, or TI-84 Plus. No TI--89's or higher please.
My tutoring times are Tuesday and Thursdays during lunch and Friday mornings at 7:15am. No appointment is necessary.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Have a great week.
Thanks,
Jim Dang