Mala Panday, Principal

150-91 87th Road

Jennifer Pineda, Assistant Principal
Queens, NY 11432
Stephanie Witt, Assistant Principal, I.A.
Phone: (718) 725-0402
Fax: (718) 725-0390
www.tywlsqueens.org

TYWLS Course Outline for Parents 2016-2017

Course Name: Algebra 2 / Trigonometry Credit Value: 2

Prerequisites: Algebra & Geometry Department:

Mathematics

Teacher: Ms. Grech Date:

September 7th, 2016
*All courses assess student performance based on the TYWLS School-Wide Grading Policy for
grades 6-12.

Course

Resources/Materials for Differentiation:

Ti-84 Graphing Calculator (mandatory),
Binder with pockets for notes, class work and homework,
loose-leaf,
graph paper,
2 folders, pens,
pencils (more than one) & pencil sharpener,
ruler,
TYWLS Planner.

Algebra 2 textbook, Laying the Foundation, Google Classroom, Jmap, KhanAcademy,

Interactive Math Tools, Digital Student Activities, Delta Math, and others to be announced
during the course of the year
Project-based Learning Opportunities: During each unit, we will have
concept checks, assessments, quizzes, performance tasks, and a unit test and/or a unit
project that will summarize the skills learned. (Examples: Movie Lines, Analysis of Function
Transformation, A Transformation Story, A Quadratic Function Optimization Problem, Frantic
functions, the Amusement Park Problem, etc)

Assessment: New York State Common Core Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Regents
Exam; June 16th, 2017
Communication: If you have any concerns or questions I will be happy to speak with
you. I can be reached by telephone at 718-725-0402 or preferably by email at
mgrech2@tywlsqueens.org. You may also reach me via PupilPath/Skedula. Please check your
email on a regular basis in order to receive information pertinent to your daughters progress
in the class.

Extra help: If you are not comfortable with the material or feel that you do not
understand the concepts being taught, please see me right away so we can discuss what it is
you are having trouble with. We will arrange a time to meet to discuss these problems. I am
here to help you succeed, no matter what your ability level has been in the past. Tutoring will
be offered during 6th period lunch and on Tuesdays from 2:20pm-2:55pm. Students may join
the Algebra 2 Math Club being held on Wednesdays from 2:25pm to 4:45pm. I am here to
help you succeed, no matter what your ability level has been in the past. It is highly
recommended that you form peer study groups to discuss and work on homework problems.

Revised : 11/14/16