College Preparatory Mathematics
Algebra 1
How can I support my child’s educational
success at home?
1) Fortier’s
Website: http://www.ihs.issaquah.wednet.edu/Teachers/fortierb/
Calendars
of assignments, class syllabus, helpful links and more!
2) ToolKits
“Toolkits”
are class notes. Students are allowed to
use 1 toolkit on each test. These notes
should highlight key terms. This also allows
students to have formulas and examples at their disposal. Please ask to see a student’s toolkit and
help them in organizing these notes.
3) Work Log
Students
must keep a work log. The work log
serves two functions. You should see
stars on the log for warm up work that they are completing in class. Students should also be writing down their
daily assignments on this log. Ask to
see your child’s work log and help them stay organized.
4) HotMath
The
internet provides a valuable resource in www.hotmath.com Hotmath offers
step-by-step instruction to several problems.
Please access this website.
5) CPM Parent
Guide
College
Preparatory Mathematics offers parent guides that discuss main ideas of each
unit, offer additional examples and solve key problems in detail. The guides also contain hundreds of practice
problems with answers.
The Parent Guides are available as a free download at the
CPM website at http://www.cpm.org/parent_guides/index.html.
If you would prefer, you can purchase one by sending in the order form with a
check or by calling CPM at (916) 681–3611 and using a credit card.
Thank
you for taking time to support your student’s academics. Feel free to contact me with any comments,
questions or concerns.
fortierb@issaquah.wednet.edu