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2012-13 Guide to Program Planning
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The Math Department at Shaker High School offers a variety of
programs and sequences aimed to challenge students' within their
capabilities. We strive to build a strong mathematical foundation
for students so they are well prepared for the workplace, for
college, or for any future path they may pursue. Teachers work
closely with all students to build good math communication
skills, to foster sound reasoning and problem solving
strategies, and to build confidence in math. Academic
Intervention Services (AIS) are available to support students
who experience difficulty in meeting graduation requirements,
specifically success on the Math A or Algebra 1 Regents exams.
Tips for math success
In order to be most successful in math,
students are encouraged to:
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Complete all daily homework assignments on a regular basis. Homework is an integral
part of the learning process and students must practice the
concepts introduced in class. Homework is usually checked
and discussed in class.
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Ask questions! Math is a building
process and it is therefore imperative that students clarify
any problems before moving on to the next steps. Teachers
welcome and strongly urge students to ask questions about
homework problems and class work examples and demonstrations.
Students are encouraged to involve themselves in class
discussions.
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Seek help whenever necessary.
Teachers are available after school. Students are also
encouraged to participate in the Math Peer Tutoring Program.
New state math curriculum
The NYS high school math curriculum is currently
transitioning from the Math A/Math B program to the Algebra 1,
Geometry, and Algebra 2/Trigonometry sequence. Students currently
enrolled in Shaker High School’s Unified 1, Unified 2, IRP 1, IRP 2,
and Math 9R classes are studying the new Algebra 1 curriculum
and will take the Algebra 1
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Calculators
The Math Department recommends that
students purchase the Texas Instruments TI83Plus graphing
calculator. This calculator will be used in all math classes
throughout students’ four years of high school and into their
college work.
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