MRS. EASLEY’S CLASS

1st , 3rd, and 4th Algebra III

5th and 6th Precalculus

ABOUT MRS. EASLEY 1997 Graduate of Louisiana College with

B.S. in Mathematics Educations Currently working on M.A. in

Mathematics Married to Shelton for 13 years with 3

girls-Charlyn (9), Melanie (4), and Audrey (2)

Enjoys time with my family, playing on the computer, and road trips

ABOUT ALGEBRA III Solving equations Parent functions and their

transformations Multiple Representations of functions Conic Sections Preparation for College Algebra Practice for TAKS, THEA, SAT, ACT

ABOUT PRECALCULUS Trigonometry Trigonometric Parent Functions Polar Coordinates Parent Functions and their

Transformations Sequences and Series Equations Conic Sections Vectors

ABOUT MRS. EASLEY’S EXPECTATIONS Every student prepared every day with pencil,

paper, binder, etc. Homework completed daily Every student attends tutoring when needed Every student participating every day Every student abiding by every school rule

every day Every student using appropriate language

every class period

ABOUT MRS. EASLEY’S ENTRANCE PROCEDURES Shake Mrs. Easley’s hand as you enter. Pick up YOUR calculator and

journal/quiz. Sharpen pencils and prepare for lesson. Note any homework questions in the

appropriate place. Begin writing in journal/working on quiz

ABOUT JOURNALS Mostly on Mondays and Fridays Question will be posted at the beginning

of class. You have 5 minutes to complete the

journal entry. You must write in complete sentences. Journal entries will be two daily grades

each six weeks

ABOUT QUIZZES Tuesdays and Block days (although

sometimes on Friday also) Quizzes will either be posted on the

screen or a handout near the calculators Each quiz is a daily grade. Unless otherwise directed, notes may be

used on quizzes but work MUST be shown to receive any credit.

ABOUT HOMEWORK Homework is assigned by unit. Complete homework daily. Quizzes are

based on homework problems. Odd problems are assigned so that you

can check your answers. Be prepared to ask questions about the

homework questions. Post page number and questions

number in the appropriate place before class begins

ABOUT BINDERS 1 ½ or 2 inch binder with dividers

labeled Glossary, Notes, Homework, Tests, Test Prep

Define all vocabulary in the glossary (definition in your own words along with an example)

Keep yourself organized all year Binders will be graded each six weeks

for a test grade

ABOUT CONSEQUENCES Warning Contact parents Removal of privileges Office Referral

ABOUT TUTORING

Tuesdays and Thursdays2:45-3:45

ABOUT PAPER HEADINGS Upper Right hand corner First AND Last Name Class and Period Date Assignment Title

ABOUT EXIT PROCEDURES Last 4 minutes of class Return calculators to correct pocket Return Journal to the correct drawer Turn in quizzes/papers to proper tote Sit quietly in your desk until the bell

rings

ABOUT DURING CLASS PROCEDURES Restroom passes are NOT allowed while

I am lecturing. If you need to sharpen your pencil, do

so before class. If the need arises, raise your hand BEFORE getting out of your desk.

Pay attention for visual cues when working in groups or individually