 Twelve year at Maple Avenue
1. District Math Coach (5)
2. Class Room (6)
 Math teacher for 10 years at Middle River Middle School in
Baltimore County, Md.
 Masters of Teaching from the University of Virginia.
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Special education certification
Technology certification
Reading certifications.
Course Concepts
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Transformations & symmetry.
Properties & Measurements of plane figures
Measurements of three-dimensional shapes
Tools for analyzing and measuring shapes
Pythagorean Theorem,
2. Trigonometric ratios,
3. Laws of Sine and Cosine, and
4. Coordinate geometry
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 Investigations & Proof
 Geometric constructions
 Probability
Core Connections Geometry
 Students need to develop the ability to reason
mathematically.
 Students need to think about what they already know
then connect this knowledge to the new ideas they are
learning.
 Students need to realize what they learned yesterday or
last week will be connected to today’s lesson.
 Students need to understand that connecting prior
learning to new ideas is a normal part of their education.
Student’s responsibilities for
learning mathematics include:
 Actively contributing in
whole class & study team
work and discussion.
 Completing all assigned
problems and turning in
assignments in a timely
manner.
 Checking and correcting
problems on assignments
based on answers and
solutions provided.
 Asking for help when
needed from study partner,
study team, and/or
teacher.
 Attempting to provide help
when asked by others
students.
 Taking notes and using
his/her Toolkit when
recommended by the
teacher or the text.
Expectations
 Be responsible. Arrive promptly with
materials organized, homework
completed and ready to learn.
 Be respectful. Demonstrate respect
for yourself, classmates, teachers and
rules
 Be reliable. Participate, collaborate
with peers, ask questions and seek help
when needed
Required materials the Course
 3 Ring Binder
 Graph paper composition book
 Composition book for tool kit.
 Textbook (to be kept in 3 ring binder)
 Pencils, red pen & eraser(s)
 Ruler
Grading
 Assessment 85%
Unit tests, PIA’s, Course Final &
Compass Learning re-mediation assessments.
 Homework 5%
 Warm-ups 5%
 Classwork 5%
Presentations, class projects, closure activities,
study team review Activities, & homework quizzes
Homework
Homework every night
 About 15 minutes to complete
Must show all work to receive full
credit
Checked for completeness
Online tutorial website available
Additional resources
 CCG Course 3 eTools @
http://studenthelp.cpm.org/m/ccg
 Extra Practice Topics @
http://www.cpm.org/teachers/extraPractice.htm
 Sky Pilots homework line
https://sites.google.com/a/lasd.k12.pa.us/sky-pilots/
 Geo ebook
Core Connections Geometry • Student 1 year eBook
Tips to be Successful
 Insist they seek help immediately if they’re having
difficulties
 Periodically check your child’s grade on MMS Parent
Portal
 Contact me via email or the school phone
myersl@lasd.k12.pa.us