Grading
Resources
Math
Learning Strategies
Teacher
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Grading Scale
40% of grade comes from Formal Tests (tests, projects, final exam).
60% of grades comes from Informal Tests (In-Class Work, Homework).
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Google Classroom
Everything we do can be found on our Math 201 google classroom page.
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What type of Math do we go over
Algebra, Algebra II, and Geometry
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Homework is easiest 1st step
Watching the homework videos is always available.
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Teachers Name
Jacob Buddell (Mr. Buddell)
Worked at Lakes as a Special Education Teacher for 4 years.
Previously taught at Waukegan and Lake Forest High School.
We also have a Co-Teacher, Mrs. Lauren Lettau as well. So Two teachers available here in class.
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Grade Updates
Grades should update by the end of each week at minimal (I usually can grade a little faster).
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Math Resource Center
Available during all lunch periods
4th Period-Room C317
5th Period- Room C323
6th Period- Room C316
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What the Year Looks Like
We start off reviewing Math 101 topics 1st semester, we go into Math 201 topics starting 2nd semester.
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Lectures
I only Lecture 15-20 minutes at the most, and not everyday. I want to give students time to practice while a teacher is available to help.
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Teachers Schedule
I teach 2 Co-Taught Chemistry Classes in the Morning, Followed by 2 Co-Taught Math Classes in the Afternoon. End the Day with Teaching Math 201.
Mrs. Lettau is pretty busy all day.
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Late Work
Work gets full credit if fully completed all the way to the end of each semester (when grades are due).
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Programs students can use at home
On Google Classroom, students have access to the programs IXL, Edpuzzle, Khan Acadmey, and Delta Math. All can be used to practice Math work at home if needed.
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Double Jeopardy!!!!!
Any question you would like to ask me?
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Accommodations
Accommodations are utilized and and given on a daily basis. Use of a calculator is okay on a daily basis too.
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About Mr. B
Live in the area
Married with a little 2 year old girl.
Head Coach Track & Field here at Lakes.
Like to run, watch movies, play the occasional video game, watch sports, go out to eat.
Mrs. Lettau coaches the cheer team here at Lakes.
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Homework at home
Homework is all on the computer through Edpuzzle (just videos). They will have time in class to get it done as well. If a student can't get computer work done at school, they just have to let me know. I'll give them a paper copy if needed.
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After School Tutoring
Lakes Offers after school tutoring up in the 3rd floor hallway on Tuesday's, Wednesday's, and Thursday's.
Time for tutoring is 3:30-4:30. No appointment is necessary; students can just drop in. Always a Math teacher there.
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Types of Math problems
We start off with basic Algebra and expand
Ex. 32+6 (2)=?
Work on Geometry
Ex. Define and find the volume of this shape 
Conclude with Probability
Ex. What is the chance it is going to snow, given it is already raining?
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Group Work
Group work can be with partners, but generally like to have one teacher in a group as well (no students working by themselves in groups).
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What can students gain from Math with Mr. B
I try to teach Math that relates to their Goals and the future of being a young adult/adult after graduation from high school.
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Keys to success
Attendance & working on in-class work. Relates to test scores directly.
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Case Managers
Feel free to email or contact students case manager at anytime with concerns about Math class. We work as a team, so I'm always happy to talk with case managers about concerns students are having and finding ways to help.
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How the Math classes related to General Education
Math 201 correlates with Math 1 content. A student can get high enough scores to be put into a Math 1 setting, depending on if the whole team (including parents/guardians) feels the student is ready and can find success.
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What do we do in Math class
We go over new content, followed by a few days of practicing content through various methods (group work, computer work, learning programs, and games such as this one!)
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Best way to get a hold of me
Email: Jacob.Buddell@chsd117.org
Phone Number: 847-395-9335. Phone will go to voicemail if I am not there, but leave quick message and I will call back.