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Mr. Nickels. College: SUNY New Paltz Teaching : 10+ years Math Courses: A, B, 3C Computer Science: Visual Basic/ Java AP Graduate Degree : Instructional Technology at NYIT. Daily Quiz. Two question quiz when students enter the classroom.
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Mr. Nickels College: SUNY New Paltz Teaching: 10+ yearsMath Courses: A, B, 3C Computer Science: Visual Basic/ Java AP Graduate Degree: Instructional Technology at NYIT
Daily Quiz • Two question quiz when students enter the classroom. • One question from yesterday’s lesson, and one from older material. • At the end of the week counts as a ten point quiz. • Drop the lowest 2 daily quiz grades • Gets students in class on time and ready to work.
Homework Policy • Homework every night • Homework is aligned to class work • Homework should take ½ hour each night • Complete all HW and receive +2 to quarter average • After the 1st missed HW -1 from quarter average for each miss.
Tests and Quizzes • Tests are usually on Friday • Practice test given with answers for studying (Usually on Thursday) • Extra Help after school before every test • Tests are aligned with Math B Regents questions
Extra Help • After school Wednesday and Thursday from 2PM till 3PM. • Attendance is taken at extra help • Struggling students are expected to attend • Thursday extra help is oriented towards Friday’s exam.
Graphing Calculator • TI-84 Graphing calculator • Required for Math B Regents exam • Useful in college • Optional: Borrow from school (Hand out)
Behavior Expectations • Arrive on time • Prepared w/ graphing calculator • Ready to learn • Behavior problems will be dealt with via parent phones and administrative actions. • I will not hesitate to call home for any academic or behavior issues.
Academic Expectations • Students actively participate in class • Complete all HW assignments • Attend extra Help • Make test corrections • Work Hard, Be successful
Math B Regents Exam • Required for Honors Regents diploma • Contains many word problems and critical thinking skills. • Trigonometry, Higher level Algebra, and Graphing calculator skills • Not an easy exam
Contact Information • Email: bnickels@ccsd.edu • Webpage: www.mrnickels.com-all HW is posted and available for download • Home Phone Number: 348-7799