Technical Math 1 – Fall, 2008
Mrs. Sherman
Dear Students and Parents:
Welcome to Technical Math 1. This class is designed along with Tech Math 2 to be a bridge from Algebra to Geometry. Students are encouraged to take both classes, although some students may be ready for Geometry after Tech Math 1.
A general overview of the topics covered this semester:
Term 1:
Weeks 1 - 3: Measurement (Metric System, Converting Units, Measurement Tools)
Week 4: Maps and Scale Drawings
Week 5: Circles (Arc Length, Area of Sectors)
Week 6: Angles (Measuring, Naming, and Calculating)
Term 2:
Weeks 7 -12: Polygons (Properties of Regular Polygons, Area and Perimeter, Transformations in the Coordinate Plane, Triangle Trigonometry - sin, cos, tan)
Term 3:
Weeks 13-14: 3-Dimensional Figures (Identify, Volume, Lateral Area, Surface Area)
Weeks 15-16: Data Analysis (Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Making and Interpreting Graphs)
Week 17: Review
Week 18: Exams (Schedule to be determined)
Materials needed for class: 3-ring Binder with 5 tabbed dividers for math, notebook paper, graph paper, pencils, pens, scientific calculator, dry erase marker.
Note: There are calculators available for students to use in class..
Classroom Expectations:
| Be Ready…in your seat when the bell rings with necessary materials on your desk and a smile on your face. J |
| Be Responsible…to complete work on time and make up work from absences within one week. |
| Be Respectful…of all people and property, returning borrowed materials at the end of class, leaving the room tidier than you found it, and behaving in such a way that promotes a strong learning environment. |
Grading: Your grade in this class will be determined on a Total Points system. Graded work will include Tests, Quizzes, Classwork (via Notebook Checks), and Projects.
Web Page: Students are requested to check my web page (accessible through the school web page www.carteretcountyschools.org/chs ) on a weekly basis for important announcements. Students are encouraged to check the webpage daily to keep up with any changes made to the agenda.
Extra Help/Contact Information:
I am available for extra help before school by appointment, and after school until 3:00 pm. I encourage you to come in for help or clarification anytime you need to. Please let me know ahead of time if possible when you are coming so I can make sure I am in the classroom.
Parents, you can contact me at school via phone at 393-7022 or by email at ksherman@chs.carteret.k12.nc.us. I am happy to talk to you about your student’s progress in my class or any other questions you might have. Please do not hesitate to contact me.
Students, I hope you find this math class enjoyable and challenging. I am looking forward to working with you to make this semester a positive experience for all of us.
Thank you,
Mrs. Sherman