OPEN HOUSE 2014-2015
Mrs. Peterson
Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A
About Me
From Birmingham, AL
 Undergrad at Auburn University
 Masters Degree from University of Alabama
at Birmingham (UAB)
 Certified Math 6th – 12th grade
 Gifted Certified
 Taught 8th Grade Math in Birmingham
 Part of the DMS 8th grade faculty for 3 years
 Married 4 years; Husband is a structural
engineer
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What is Coordinate Algebra/
Analytic Geometry A?
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High school math class combining topics from
Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
Students are completing freshman level math as
well as some sophomore math as 8th graders. That
is why it is a “hyper-accelerated” course. Students
are a year ahead of their peers and completing
their high school math at a faster pace than most
other students
Class sets of textbooks & Online access to the
Coordinate Algebra & Analytic Geometry
textbooks
Daily Class Routine
Students write their new homework
assignments and important dates in their
agendas
 Answer the HW questions together
 Teach new lesson for the day or group
task/activity or quiz or test
 Practice new lesson or begin HW
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Homework Procedures
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Random HW Checks
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HW is graded based on completion of the
assignment (0%, 50%, or 100% complete)
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If absent, students may look at my teacher
blog, ask a friend about missed assignments,
and collect missing worksheets from bins in
back of the room.
Grading Categories
EOCT 20%
 Test 45%
 Quizzes/Tasks 15%
 Exams 10%
 Homework 10%
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Exams are cumulative. One is given at the
end of each academic quarter.
Standardized Testing
Acc Math students will take the regular
8th grade CRCTs (now called EOGs) at
the end of the school year.
 They will also be required to take an End
of Course Test (EOCT) in May in order to
get high school credit for Coordinate
Algebra.
 Students receive pass/fail credit for high
school. Their grade this year does not get
calculated into their GPA.
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High School Placement
 9th
grade math placement is based on
test scores only!
 No retakes
 No opportunity to regain points
 9th grade science placement also
depends upon math placement
Walton High School Placement
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Freshman –
Analytic Geometry B/ Advanced Algebra
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Sophomore – Pre-Calculus
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Junior – AP Calculus
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Senior – Multivariable Calculus
Here are some great websites to try when you need
help in math!
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Ask Dr. Math
http://mathforum.org/students/
Find instructions on math topics
http://www.aaamath.com/
Math questions answered here
http://www.mathnerds.com/mathnerds/index.asp
Cool videos that explainmath concepts!
http://www.brainpop.com/math/
Math help with games
http://www.coolmath.com/home.htm
Math help by subject
http://www.math.com/
A mathematical digital library
http://www.mathdl.org/mathDL/
Walton Math Website…
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http://www.waltonhigh.org/departments.cf
m?subpage=99696
Student/Parent Resources
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Help Sessions
◦ By appointment only
◦ Start at 8:20 am
Syllabus was sent home at the start of the
year. I can provide an extra copy if needed
 Teacher Blog
 Email: tanner.peterson@cobbk12.org
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