Supplies and Syllabi
- Composition notebook (Adv. Algebra)
- Math Folder
- Loose leaf paper
- Pencils
- Eraser
Advanced Algebra, and AP Precalculus
All Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus classes will be required to take and keep notes in a composition notebook. All math courses I teach require students to bring notebook paper, pencils, and erasers. Each student will need a designated location to keep assignments, such as a binder or folder.
We have a classroom set of Ti-Nspire graphing calculators and a few Ti-84 graphing calculators, but they cannot be removed from the classroom. A graphing calculator is a scientific calculator which also graphs. All work at home can be done with a scientific calculator or desmos.com (free). I strongly encourage ALL students to have a calculator to access at home. Most students have a calculator on their phone, computer, tablet, or one purchased for a previous class they may use at home to complete assignments.
All cell phones have a scientific calculator preinstalled, but these can't be used at school. Below are the types of calculators used at BHS.
TI-36XPro (solar powered) TI-84 Plus (Older model, batteries needed)
TI-84 Plus CE (Newer model, rechargable) TI-Nspire CX II (not CAS)
There are several apps that can downloaded onto phones, however, phones will not be in use during class. I will not accept late work or excuses about work due to the lack of a calculator at home. Most homework will not require a calculator (except AP Stats). (AP Precalculus and AP Statistics students will be eligible to check out a TI-84 second semester, but need to understand that it has a value of $100+ and must be returned in working order.)
IF you purchase a calculator this year, please save the TI-points or proof of purchase for the school.
AP Statistics
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All math courses I teach require students to bring notebook paper, pencils, and erasers. Each student will need a designated location to keep assignments, such as a binder or folder.
A Calculator with statistics functions is mandatory for this course. We have a classroom set of Ti-Nspire graphing calculators and Ti-84 graphing calculators, but they cannot be removed from the classroom and must be shared. (AP Statistics students will be eligible to check out a TI-84 as long as supplies last, but need to understand that it has a value of $100+ and must be returned in working order.)
I have included additional information about calculators on the Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus tab. Most students have a calculator on their phone, computer, tablet, or one purchased for a previous class they may use at home to complete assignments. I will not accept late work or excuses about work due to the lack of a calculator at home. Most homework WILL require a calculator.
IF you purchase a calculator this year, please save the TI-points or proof of purchase for the school.