Dr. Nye C207

1. Dr. Nye C207 Welcome to class ALGEBRA 2 • For today, you may choose your seating • Some of my classes will use all of the seating, so please do not rearrange the position of the desks

2. End all of your conversations and refrain from making noise at this time so that everyone can hear as we begin class and get organized • Please respond with “here” when your last name is called. • Welcome and Introduction

3. Perspective Term: My Understanding: 1 2 3 4 Describe: Sentence: Draw:

4. Young Woman or Old Hag?

5. Student Expectations Crusader Code • Be respectful (allow Mr. Nye to conduct his class) • Be responsible (get to class on time, complete your work, etc.) • Be prepared (bring appropriate materials to class, be ready to work) Do the right thing! (You are in high school. You know the difference between right and wrong)

6. Definitions Authority: person in command (your teacher) Insubordinate: disobedience to the authority Success: achieving a desired goal

7. Appropriate Behavior • Listen without communicating to others while the teacher is talking • Keep your head up and eyes focused on the teacher or activity • When the teacher asks me to do something, I immediately respond without argument • Respond to the teacher in a pleasant, non-confrontational manner • Cooperate with the rules and procedures of the classroom and school • Participate in the activity or lesson that is taking place • Nothing you do requires the teacher to individually correct your behavior • Refrain from inappropriate activities such as “yapping” back and forth with other students, throwing paper, hitting, slapping, punching, horseplay, etc. • Address your concerns to Dr. Nye before or after class. • Appropriate language

8. Am I prepared to begin class? • Am I in my assigned seat before the bell rings? • Do I have required materials in my possession? • Will I have to leave my seat in order to become prepared? • Am I completely focused on the teacher when the bell rings? • Am I respecting the teacher? • Do you do what you are asked, the first time you are asked, by your teacher? • Do you intefere with classroom procedure? • Do you talk back to your teacher? • Do you try to be the person in command? • Am I on task and actively participating? • Am I prepared for class? • Am I awake and focused on the teacher/activity? • Am I asking questions if I don’t understand the lesson? • Am I socializing?

9. Readiness to Learn

10. Being Prepared for Class

11. Green Eggs and Ham Ingredients 1-2 tablespoons of butter or margarine4 slices of ham8 eggs2 tablespoons of milk 1-2 drops of green food coloring1/4 teaspoon of salt1/4 teaspoon of pepper Steps knife, medium-size mixing bowl, wire whisk or eggbeater, large frying pan, spatula, aluminum foil, serving plates 1. With an adult's help, melt a teaspoon of butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add sliced ham and brown until edges are slightly crisp. Remove the ham from the pan, cover with aluminum foil, and set aside. 2. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Beat with a whisk until frothy. Then add 1-2 drops of green food coloring until you reach the desired shade of green. 3. With an adult's help, heat a tablespoon of butter or margarine in a large frying pan over medium heat until the butter begins to sizzle. Then add the egg mixture to the pan. 4. Stir the egg mixture with a spatula until the eggs are firm and not too runny. 5. Transfer the eggs to individual plates. Garnish with a sprig of parsley. Add the ham prepared earlier. Serve with toast or warm rolls. What You’ll Get Feeds 4 hungry green-egg lovers. Remember!!! Mr. Nye = SAM Try his Green Eggs and Ham

12. Example of a Poor Goal • I want to be a failure If you achieve the goal, then you have succeeded (you met your goal) If you do not achieve the goal, then you have succeeded (you were not a failure) So, you succeed either way. However, it is not a good goal!

13. Example of Quality Goals that are measurable • I will individually complete 95% of the homework assignments in this class. • I will maintain a B average on the quizzes in this class • I will earn an A in this class • I will study for at least 15 minutes Monday through Thursday to be prepared for this class.

14. Dr. Nye’s Recipe for Success Math Potatoes Ingredients: Students Knowledge of Math Positive Attitude Hard Work Fun Steps: 1. Get to know the students while mixing in your knowledge of mathematics 2. Add a positive attitude and stir in a dash of fun 3. Use hard work to complete the recipe What You’ll Get: All students pass (measurable) Lots of stress A rewarding feeling

15. Recipe for Success • What ingredients do you need to be successful in this class? • What steps do you need to take to become successful • What will you get out of this experience? • Write at least one goal that you have for this class.