Welcome Back!!!
Algebra 2 Spring 2009
INDEX CARDS/TEXTBOOK CHECK
• With the textbook on your desk
– Write your first and last name in the inside cover
– IN PEN write “Shaw” next to your name
• Fill out an index card:
Name: First, Last
Textbook Barcode
School and teacher of your last math class
Letter grade you received in your last math
class
Mathematical strengths and weaknesses
MATERIALS NEEDED EVERYDAY
• A three ring binder with at least three separate
sections:
– Daily Notes
– Homework and Class Work
– Quizzes and Tests
• Your covered textbook – Algebra 2
• A hand-held graphing calculator TI-83 plus or
higher
– See Mr. Avery Rm 410 if you need to check one out
• Graphing Paper and Straightedge
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
PARTICIPATION
HOMEWORK
Quizzes and Tests
“Freebie” Passes
Extra Help
Seating Chart
• Tomorrow come to class and find a seat
that you like
–This will be your permanent seat
• MAKE IT WORK!!
–If the seating chart is not working I will
change it, so make it work
FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!!!
• What does this mean to you?
• EVERYONE is capable of succeeding in this
class
• Put in your best effort so you can say you are
proud of your results
• I expect nothing less than your VERY BEST
effort
• My job is to teach, your job is to learn
– I can only take you halfway
– Its up to YOU to be successful
• Any questions so far??
• About the class?
• About me?
Review, Review, Review…
Chapter 1 Sections 1, 2, 3
• What does “Absolute Value” mean?
• What are “Like Terms”?
• What does “Evaluate” mean?
• Don’t forget: PEMDAS!!!!
– What’s the difference between evaluating and
solving for a variable?
HOMEWORK #1
• A) Classroom expectation signed by both you
and your parents
• B) Pg 8 #25, 29, 31, 50-55, 71-78
Pg 15 #3, 5, 7, 27, 31, 33, 36, 41, 43, 44, 78
Pg 21 #1, 5, 9, 13, 15