Mrs. Ella Sager
Algebra II Honors
Algebra 1 Survey
Pre-Calculus Advanced
Who is Mrs. Sager?
 Education:
 Deerfield High School
 University of Dayton
 Master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration
 In progress: Master’s in Mathematics at DePaul
 Experience:
 Zion-Benton High School (2 years)
 Deerfield High School (5th year)
 Extracurricular:
 Girls Cross Country
 For fun:
 Triathlons
Classroom Environment
 Teaching Principles
 Engagement & inquiry
 Collaboration
 Develop reasoning
 Student Goals
 Enjoyment
 Positive Challenge
 Confidence & success
 Mindset (Video)
 Growth journals
 Fun Fact Fridays
 Riddles:
 Of what can you take away some, but still have the whole thing
left?
Course Topics: Honors Alg II
 Interpret linear and quadratic relationships through
modeling
 Solve and graph systems of equations and inequalities
 Analyze functions and describe transformations
 rational, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic & trigonometric
 Simplify expressions involving rational exponents and
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radicals
Analyze the relationship between exponential and
logarithmic equations
Apply properties of the real and complex number system
Apply statistical reasoning
Investigate Unit Circle trigonometry
Course Topics: Algebra 1 Survey
 Use number sense and recognize patterns
 Simplify algebraic expressions
 Solve equations and inequalities
 Find ratios and solve proportions
 Solve systems of equations
 Analyze and make sense of data
 Represent functions as graphs, tables, & relationships
 Understand slope as a rate of change
 Factor polynomials
 Use properties of exponents
Course Topics: Pre-Calc Adv.
 Graphing Trigonometric Equations
 Analyze functions and describe transformations
 rational, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic & trigonometric
 Derive and prove formulas and trigonometric properties
 Analyze the relationship between exponential and
logarithmic equations
 Analyze sequences and series
 Investigate conic sections
 Explore matrix operations and solving non-linear
systems
Course Information: HAT
 What is the instruction like?
 Exploration, activities, technology, group work
 What is homework like?
 Checked for effort and completion almost daily
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May include mind-set article reflections
 Checked for understanding through mini-quizzes
 How is my child’s grade determined?
 90% - Tests/Quizzes
 10% - Homework/Mini-quizzes
 What course will my child take next year?
 Honors Pre-Calculus
 Electives: AP Computer Science or AP Statistics
 Future goals: BC Calculus, careers in the STEM fields
Course Information: Alg 1 Survey
 What is the instruction like?
 Exploration, activities, technology, group work
 What is homework like?
 Checked for effort and completion daily
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May include mind-set article reflections
 How is my child’s grade determined?
 85% - Tests/Quizzes
 15% - Homework
 What course will my child take next year?
 Geometry Survey
Course Information: Pre-Calc Adv.
 What is the instruction like?
 Exploration, activities, technology, group work
 What is homework like?
 Checked for effort and completion daily
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May include mind-set article reflections
 How is my child’s grade determined?
 85% - Tests/Quizzes
 10% - Homework
 5% - Retention reviews
 What course will my child take next year?
 AP Calculus AB or Calculus
Extra Help & Resources
 Contact me by phone or email
 DHS Website
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Policies, assignment calendars, homework solutions
 Location: Math office, X-201
 Availability: Early Bird, 3rd,5th,8th
 ARC (Academic Resource Center)
 Math tutors from 7:30-4:30 (3:15 on Fridays)
 Online resources
 Khan Academy: videos and practice
 Accelerated Math (Algebra 1 Survey)