Supplies and Syllabi
- Composition notebook
- Math Folder
- Loose leaf paper
- Pencils
- Eraser
- Recommended for use at home – scientific calculator, ruler, graph paper.
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, 2 different colored pens, pencils, and erasers. Each student will need a designated location to keep assignments, such as a binder or folder. Highlighters or colored pencils and a few sheets of quarter-inch graph paper are also suggested, but not required.
We have a classroom set of Ti-Nspire graphing calculators and Ti-84 graphing calculators, but they cannot be removed from the classroom. A graphing calculator is a scientific calculator which also graphs. All work can be done with a scientific calculator. 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 they 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 a number of 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 lack of a calculator at home. Most homework will not require a calculator (with the exception of AP Stats). (AP Precalculus 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
We do a number of activities to collect data. If you would like to donate any of the following, it would be greatly appreciated.
Fun Size bags of Skittles and/or M&M’s (Pre-packaged)
Deck of Playing Cards
All math courses I teach require students to bring notebook paper, 2 different colored pens, pencils, and erasers. Each student will need a designated location to keep assignments, such as a binder or folder. Highlighters or colored pencils and a few sheets of quarter-inch graph paper are also suggested, but not required.
A Calculator with statistic 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 second semester, 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 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.