Precalculus Honors

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Precalculus Honors

• Ellen Nelson
• enelson_at_tenafly.k12.nj.us
• From the THS home page
• enelson for my website

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Tools of the Trade

• 3 ring binder
• Graphing calculator
• Pencils
• A mind eager to explore, share, and learn

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Assessments

• Cooperative learning activities
• Calculator based labs
• SAT 2 Multiple Choice activities
• Problem solving
• Quizzes and Tests
• Homework
• Carbon collected daily

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Extra Help

• I teach periods 2, 5, 7
• I am here after school (except Mondays)
• I can be here before school with a prior
  appointment

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What if I am Absent?

• Check the website for missed work download and
  print any handouts as needed.

If absent for one day plan to take the quiz on my
return. More, see Mrs. N to schedule
YES
Did I miss a test or quiz?
NO
Did I miss a homework check or class assignment?
Turn assignment in on the day of your return.
See Mrs. N for details on class assignments.
YES
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Class Dynamics

• 25 students
• Most students from Algebra 2 H
• Hard working
• Will work with each student
• First test was last Thursday-average score -83.
  One of the hardest things will be everyone not
  getting an A.

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SAT 2C and beyond

• Students should plan to take the 2C exam in May
  or June.
• Students will be prepared to take either AP
  Calculus AB or BC next year.
• This is a critical year for the transcript so
  encourage your son or daughter to stay on top of
  things.