CLASS

ORIENTATION
PRE-CALCULUS
REQUIREMENTS
 Scratch papers
 Graphing notebook
 Small white board/illustration board with plastic cover
 White board marker
 Small notebook for scheduling
INTRODUCE YOUR SELF!
Name:
Nickname:
Music:
Sports:
Interest:
“NOTHING IN LIFE IS TO BE
FEARED, IT IS ONLY TO BE
UNDERSTOOD. NOW IS THE
TIME TO UNDERSTAND
MORE, SO THAT WE MAY
FEAR LESS.”
-MARIE CURIE
MATH MYTHS
Boys are better than girls in math
You’re born good or bad in math
STEPS IN STUDYING
MATHEMATICS
1. Learn the concept (see the big picture)
2. Study the key formulas
3. Solve several problems
4. Allow yourself to FAIL
5. Learn from your failure
6. PRACTICE! (repetition and deliberate)
RULES IN LIFE
 BE HONEST
 BE RESPECTFUL
 BE GRATEFUL

 DO NOT MULTI-TASK
 DELAY GRATIFICATION
 SLEEP ENOUGH
SCHEDULING NOTEBOOK
 Goals
 To-DOs
 Not-to-DOs
 Phone Schedule
WHAT MAKES A
GOOD TEACHER
GREAT?
A GREAT TEACHER__________________________________________