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Welcome families and students to an overview of our year!

My Philosophy
Learning math can be difficult and stressful, but it does not have to be. My role as your students' teacher
is to help them explore new mathematical concepts through collaboration and practice. My goal is not to
prioritize perfection rather, it is to prompt a growth mindset and develop critical thinking skills. As we
navigate learning math, class discussions, independent work, and activities will guide our learning. Along
with that, mistakes are embraced, and all questions are good questions. During the year, students will
learn how to develop confidence in problem-solving, enhance their communication skills, and become
creative in how they tackle new things in their lives. Each day students start on a clean slate!

Communication

Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Email : rmpitone@asu.edu
Phone: (480) 123-4567

During my hours of communication, I will do my best to respond in a

timely manner. However, when I am with students or outside of my
communication hours, do not expect a response right away. Suppose
my hours of communication do not align with your schedule, and for
example, you need to schedule an evening meeting. In this case,
exceptions can be made, but I would appreciate early notice.
All communications will receive a response within 24 hours.

Policies for Assignments

Missing Work: Students are responsible for knowing when they have missing work. A zero will be entered
into the grade book if a student does not turn in their assignments by the time the assignments are
graded. If a student misses a test or quiz, they have the option of taking it the next available day in class or
scheduling a time before/after school to make it up.
Late Work: I will accept late work up until the end of the unit. Once the unit is over, I will no longer accept
work from that unit. I understand things come up, however, students need to communicate with me if they
need more time on assignments.
Homework: Homework is assigned at the end of each section of the unit. It is expected that students
complete their homework before the next class period, unless a different due date is specified. During
class, we will spend time reviewing the homework. Every homework assignment is a review of what was
discussed in class and offers students the opportunity to practice. It can take multiple forms including a
written worksheet, creating a model, an online interactive assignment, etc.
 My Class Schedule Our Daily Class Schedule Tutoring

I hold tutoring on:

PERIOD 1: ALEGBRA 2 TYPICAL CLASS Mondays & Wednesday
PERIOD SCHEDULE from 2:15 - 300 PM
PERIOD 2: ALEGBRA 2
Bell work/ Homework Supply Wish List
PERIOD 3: PLAN PERIOD Questions
No. 2 Pencils
Graphing Paper
PERIOD 4: GEOMETRY Lesson/ Activity Dry Erase Markers
Hand Sanitizer
Homework Time/ Review Tissues
PERIOD 5: GEOMETRY
I appreciate all the help
and donations made to
PERIOD 6: GEOMETRY our classroom.

Overview of Content

Geometry:
This course is the second year of a standards-based mathematics curriculum emphasizing real-life
problems related to student’s lives and their career interests and applications. Students will examine
rigid transformations, prove geometric theorems, similar and congruent figures, parallel and
perpendicular lines with transversals, intro to trigonometry, and properties of circles. Students will use
the standards for mathematical practice to engage with the subject matter. In addition, content will be
presented in multiple forms, including but not limited to real life models, visual representation, written
format, diagrams, and interactive activities.
Units:
Intro to Geometry
Basic Concepts and Proofs
Congruent Triangles
Lines in the Plane
Parallel Lines and Related Figures
Lines and Planes in Space
Polygons
Similar Polygons

Alegraba 2 :
This course is the third year of an integrated study of mathematics. Explores how to model and solve
real-life situations that reflect all students, dealing with such topics as probability, statistics, algebraic
functions, geometry, and an introduction to trigonometry. Students will use the standards for
mathematical practice to engage with the subject matter. In addition, content will be presented in
multiple forms, including but not limited to real life models, visual representation, written format,
diagrams, and interactive activities.
Units:
Families of Functions
Quadratic Functions
Quadratic Equations and Complex Numbers
Polynomial Functions
Rational Functions