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Kristine Lee Newton
This is my 6th year teaching Middle and High School mathematics. I recieved my Bachelors in Math and Masters in Education from Southern Oregon University from 2002-2006.
After two years in Alaska I moved to Telluride Colorado. Telluride is a beatiful place to live and work. Here I taught algebra, geometry and basic math to high school students.
I then taught Algebra 1.5, Geometry, Statistics and ACT Prep at Battle Mountain High School. I am very happy and excited to be teaching at Stone Creek for the second year. My goal is to challenge each student and show them how applicable and relevent math can be. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me directly by phone or email: knewton_stonecreekschool.org
After receiving my education in Oregon I moved to a very remote village in Alaska. New Stuyahok was a village of 500 and only accesible by air or boat. Here I taught pre-algebra to college algebra and everything inbetween.
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Pre-Algebra A Pre-Algebra B
Students develop and learn in different ways at different paces. My goal is for all students to be successful and have the tools they need to move on. Pre-Algebra will be taught over the course of 2 years. Pre-Algebra A focuses on basic skills review and chapters 1-6. Pre-Algebra B will cover 7-13 and then give an overall review to prepare for Algebra.
Class Rules:These rules are designed to allow each and every student the opportunity to maximize their learning experience.Show respect for yourself, others and property belonging to the school or others.•Remain quiet during teacher led instruction.•Stay in your assigned seat unless you have permission to do otherwise. •Be in your assigned seat with all necessary book and materials when the bell rings.•Please respect and obey any requests the teacher has.
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Course 1
This course is designed to increase the students knowledge of the geometric world. Geometry is very applicable and useful in real world situations. My goal is to use many hands on and interactive activities to teach this course. We will also be using a computer software program called Geometers Sketchpad to discover geometric properties. I highly recommend each student purchase a TI-83 or Ti-84 calculator. They will need them in higher math courses and I feel it would be beneficial to learn how to use them now. I look forward to a very productive and exciting year here at Stone Creek.
Class format will involve lecture, discussion, individual, cooperative and/or partner activities, projects and presentations, writing, keeping a daily notebook, and daily class/homework.
1st halfGeometric TopicsTopics include: angles, triangles, right triangles, basic trigonometry, symmetry, congruence, transformations, similarity and proportion, many types of polygons, perimeter and area of complex shapes, surface area and volume.Chapters covered will be 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
2nd HalfLogical Topics:Topics include: Proof and Logic, Parallel Lines and Transversals, Triangle similarity and congruence, properties of quadrilaterals, and circles. Emphasis will be placed on construction of logical arguments and proofs. Chapters covered will be: 2, 3, 4, 6, 12
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Algebra
In Algebra 1, students use tables, graphs, and verbal and symbolic rules to describe linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. They choose the best model for data from among these functions. Rate of change is studied in the context of direct variation, linear equations and arithmetic sequences.
Class format will involve lecture, discussion, individual, cooperative and/or partner activities, projects and presentations, writing, keeping a daily notebook, and daily class/homework.
Objectives:- Understand patterns, relations, and functions.- Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols.- Use mathematical Models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.- Analyze change in various contexts.
In this course, basic concepts are emphasized, and algebra is presented as a logical system. It is expected that a student will learn the properties of real numbers, solve first degree equations, graph linear equations, solve and graph systems of equations, and solve and graph quadratic equations.
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Geography
This class will focus on economics from a statistical view point. Statistical analysis is a very important standard that the students will be tested on during CSAP. Usually statistics and probabilty are not covered in detail or are scheduled for the end of the year during a normal math class. This class will give our students the tools they need to be able to analyze data and communicate their findings through many different types of charts and graphs.
Math Standard 3:Students use data collection and analysis, statistics, and probability in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems.
