Those of you that in danger of failing marking period one should have received an email from me.

The marking period ends on Monday, October 24, so that means you only have next week (Tuesday and Wednesday) to retake any concepts that you would like to earn proficiency on. Tutoring happens in room 208 after school.

With that said, most of you only need to earn proficiency on 1-2 additional concepts to be considered “passing” for the marking period. So…be alarmed, but don’t freak out.

If you’re coming to tutoring, make sure you come prepared with the checkpoint covering the concepts you’re retaking as well as the appropriate VIP.

See you then.

Mr. Palacios

 

Hi everyone! I wanted to update you on a few of updates on our class website.

Firstly, you now have access to worked out solutions to all homework problems. I have placed links on the algebra 2 page. Go to Unit B and you’ll see them under the appropriate concept.

Secondly, whenever you are absent, I have linked video lessons for you to watch to learn the concept that you missed. You can also watch these videos even if you were in class to relearn things. These videos DO NOT follow the notes from the VIP, but they are helpful. The lessons can also be found under each concept on the algebra 2 page.

Lastly, if you ever lose, misplace, or want a fresh copy of any VIP that I give you in class, they are now available on our website as well. Look for the link next the title of each unit on the algebra 2 page.

Hope these improvements help you. See you in class.

Mr.

 

Hi everyone. First off, many of you have lots of work remaining for Unit A in DeltaMath. Use this weekend to continue working on the problem sets. Right now, Unit A is scheduled to be completed on Friday, September 30 – which is when the work will be due.

Some of you mentioned in class that you’re having issues with graphs not displaying. I mentioned three workarounds in class:

1. Make sure your browser is up to date
2. Try using DeltaMath with a different web browser
3. Try using DeltaMath on your phone

I also reached out to the author of DeltaMath and he mentioned that if a graph isn’t displaying, first click “Show Example” near the top of the page:

After the example displays, click on “Original Problem“:

 

This should help. Keep me posted on your progress.

 

Mr. P

Hi everyone!

In order to get an idea of how many of you have a graphing calculator that you can use in class everyday, please complete this short survey: http://bit.ly/2ck7s3g

Thanks!

Mr. P

As you know, BCSM is NOT providing you with calculators this year.

If you don’t have access to a graphing calculator, the first thing you need to do is download Desmos to your phone or tablet for use at home. Desmos is an online graphing calculator. Obviously, you can’t use Desmos on any class exam or the Regents, but it is a GREAT tool to use for your homework and studying.

In the mean time, you should work on getting your own graphing calculator for use at school. I recommend getting either a TI-83 or a TI-84. I have one that I’m happy to lend out for the period.

They’re not cheap, but sometimes you can find deals on sites like eBay and Amazon. Staples occasionally runs sales. If anything comes my way, I will pass it along.

Mr. P

Some of you still have not completed the student information surveys. These need to be submitted as soon as possible. (Like, today.)

Here are the links:

• Student/parent information
• Shared mindset survey

 

Thanks!

 

Mr. P

Your homework this year will be twofold:

1. Traditional paper and pencil checked everyday. It will be in your unit packet (V.I.P.) and it will need to be complete when you walk into class.
2. Online using DeltaMath that will be checked at the end of each unit. Do this at your leisure, just make sure it is complete by the close of each unit.

*What you need to do ASAP:

• Go to DeltaMath.com and create an account (unless you already have one…in that case, simply log in)
• When registering for our class, use the class code 683779

Please let me know if you have any questions. The assignment for Unit A is posted!

Mr. P

I need to know you.

In order to better tailor my lessons to you, my students, you are going to write me a letter. I’m not asking for anything formal. Just an authentic message from you to me. You can email or handwrite it. You are not obligated to use any of the following questions, but here are some ideas that may help guide you:

• What should I know about you?
• What’s something about yourself that I wouldn’t know by looking at you?
• What’s your family’s background? Do you speak any languages other than English?
• Who do you live with? Do you have any siblings?
• In all of your years of school, who is/was your favorite teacher? Why?
• Was mathematics invented or discovered? Why do you think that?
• What’s a goal that you have for the year?

Remember, the more detail you give, the better I’ll be able to teach you. Make it good!

Oh, and everyone gets a personalized response letter from Mr. Palacios. Everyone.

 

Mr. Palacios