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Alexandra (Zandy) Startin
akstartin@mcpsmt.org
406-728-2400 ext 6675
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Geometry:
- Construction tools (we have tools for use IN CLASS, but I STRONGLY recommend buying your own set for at-home use):
- Straightedge/ruler
- Compass (we use these A LOT, all year long, so get a decent one that will last)
- Good:
NOT so good: 
- Good:
- Setsquare:
- Protractor (if your setsquare has a protractor built in, you don't need to buy another)
- Pencils (preferred) and/or blue/black pen
- RED pen
- Graphing calculator A Texas Instruments graphing calculator is recommended but not required for this class. The TI-84 Plus is sufficient for all high school level math classes, but there are many other types. Calculators are available in the classroom and need not be brought to school unless you prefer to use your own.
Precalculus:
- Notebook Your choice of style, but 3-ring binder is preferred. You need to be able to organize all your notes, practice problems, and homework into separate sections.
- Pencils (preferred) and/or blue/black pen
- RED pen
- Graphing calculator A Texas Instruments graphing calculator is highly recommended for this class (TI-84 Plus is sufficient, but there are many other types). Calculators are available in the classroom and need not be brought to school unless you prefer to use your own.
- Construction tools (we have tools for use IN CLASS, but I STRONGLY recommend buying your own set for at-home use):
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While not everybody is cut out to be a mathematician, everybody CAN learn math.Each of us - teacher, student, parent - has a job.
- Teacher: Instruct, guide, and assess learning. Provide support for those with questions.
- Student: Practice regularly and learn. Most importantly, DON'T MISS CLASS if you don't have to; if you must miss, get caught up as quickly as possible! However, to be successful you must also take/get notes, participate in class, ask questions, and complete all assignments. While you might be able to get away with skipping a problem here or there in the HW, not completing HW every day is an almost certain path to failure. Come in for help the first time you get stuck; if you wait until you're in over your head, well... you're in over your head.
- Parent(s): Make sure your student and I are doing our jobs. Get on Infinite Campus regularly. Ask to see your student's notes and homework regularly. Check what they're doing against my published assignments (have your student show you what is posted in my Google Classroom for each week). Make sure HW is getting completed every day. Encourage your student to come in regularly for help (particularly if they are spending more than an hour a night on math homework). And PLEASE EMAIL ME if you have concerns or questions! They still need your involvement, supervision, and guidance, even in high school.
- Teacher: Instruct, guide, and assess learning. Provide support for those with questions.
