physics open house 1415 a sandoy mr sandoy 3 degrees: bs physical science ms it systems management...

Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy

Mr Sandoy3 Degrees:

BS physical scienceMS IT systems managementMS applied military history

Retired Army officer (1973-2000)

8th Year Physics Teacher Also taught Chemistry & Math

Born Canada

Kid North Norway

Grades 1-12


SuccessPhysics is Algebra 1 word problemsHigh school success*

#1= Effort: do homework, attend, try all test questions,

#2= Math skills, lots of practice available

College success* #1= Math skills#2= Effort

(*Studies of 20,000 students & all KS PS Profs)


Average Student highly qualified

Text written for algebra 2 students85% of students have 2+ years of algebra

45% in pre-calculus 15% in College Algebra25% completed pre-calculus

Other students may have to work harderThey have done only one year of algebraMost are seated with pre-calculus studentThe few intermediate algebra may have hard work


GoalsLearn life skills (effort)

Prepare, try, finish, cooperate, be considerate…

Prepare for college (math)

Work algebra 1 word problems

Learn basic Physics Apply theory in word problemsRelate theory to real world in labs


How-Grades50% Tests

knowledge

10% Daily Quizzesknowledge

20% In Class & Homework More reps = more skill

20% LabsApply concepts

Extra Credit available More reps = more skill

Semester=18% final + Qtr grades

knowledge

more reps= more skill


GradesTests A on test, all in class & homework becomes an A

3x5 card written notes on tests; more time case by case

Daily QuizzesOpen notes; review homework/labs

Homework available web back pack or skyward

Late= 50%, > 2-30 days late 10%Make up @ 50% during seminar, before, or after school in 407 until test

Labs 2-3 person group, no lab report= no grade

Extra credit Exceptional job … early work … more/harder problems Graded harder: 1/3 value of regular questions

knowledge

more reps= more skill


ChangeSkyward: real time

Grades, calendar, work attached onlineSign up in counseling; no student access yetWork in progress e.g. 1 day late may not be

Email addresses, haven’t sent grades yetOnly you can update address at office

Macbooks: Books/homework online

New responders

Interoperability issuesMerging 3 Op Systems


Normal Schedule Questions 0-5 min

Quiz 5-10 minLess test, review, short day…

Demo/Lesson1 5-15 minGroup Practice 1 (#) 5-15 minIn class/homework 1 10-30 minConclusion 1 min

Bright/ diligent may finish in class; most students will have homework


ContactE Mail [email protected]

I check a lot & answer quickly

Phone993-6816; I check as I leave; becomes phone tag

Available most days: Plan (7 period) 930-1020 (Odd) 0920-1055

Quick question 0720-0740; more time 1445-1600

Skyward (replaces parent @ school)

Grades, calendar, assignments available real time

Web back pack online Homework & extra credit online (physics 1 homework link)USERID: student #; Password: smsd;

Text OnlineMy.hrw.com; Userid & PW= student number

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