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Ms. Gina GaglianoMs. Gina GaglianoHinsdale Central Mathematics Hinsdale Central Mathematics

Dept.Dept.

E-mail: E-mail: ggaglianggaglian@hinsdale86.org@hinsdale86.org

Voicemail: (630) 570-8430Voicemail: (630) 570-8430

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About Me

• University of Illinois Grad • Masters in Teaching of Math- DePaul• 60 Plus hours beyond Masters• 19th year teaching (16 at HC)• New Teacher/Mentor Coordinator• Mother of 3 school age children

About Me

• Have taught remedial Freshman through Precalculus.

• Tutor one on one and in small groups for 16 years

• Presenter at State Math Conventions

Precalculus Topics• Graph Transformations• Linear Functions• Complex Numbers• Exponential Functions• Logarithmic Functions• Trigonometric Functions• Trigonometric Identities• Vectors ( a little )• Conic Sections• Polar Equations• Limits • Intro to Calculus ( juniors only)

A Typical Class Period

• Start Class with a warm up activity and/or homework review

• Present new material– Try to engage kids more and talk less– Often use a lot of handouts as talking

points/activities– Students often working in groups or

pairs

A Typical Class Period

• Have students practice what has just been presented in class before leaving or discuss it

• Often use games to reinforce concepts• Have students track errors made on

quizzes and tests

•Goes from bell to bell

Materials

• Textbook

• Notebook w/pockets or 3-ring binder

• TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator

Classwork & Homework

• Homework assigned and due daily.

• Always read the assigned section first.

• Take notes daily in notebook and label them clearly

Classwork & Homework

• Homework is 15% of grade.• Late homework is accepted for

half credit up to the day of the chapter test.

• Homework is entered into parent portal on the days it is checked

Classwork & Homework

• Let me know in advance of planned absences.

• Get the phone number and e-mail address of one or more of classmates.

Quizzes & Tests• Quizzes will be given occasionally

(about 1 per week to week and a half)

• Quizzes will cover only small amounts of recent material (usually what we have covered within the last 5 school days).

• Usually 2 quizzes a chapter – always announced several days in advance

Quizzes & Tests

• Tests will typically take an entire period, and will cover whole chapters and the occasional review problem from an earlier chapter.

• Often there are 2 tests a chapter – one calculator/ one non-calculator

Quizzes & Tests• Makeups of quizzes will take place

with me either before or after school.

• Makeups of tests will take place during the times posted in the classroom at the beginning of the school year.

Expectations

• Come to class prepared• Seek help when necessary• Ask questions when you have them• Be respectful of everyone in class• Participate, it helps you and the class.• No cell phones or I-Pods in class

Getting Help & Contacting Me

• I will be available before school, after school in room 101.

• To see me outside of this time, simply let me know, and we will make arrangements.

Grading

• Classwork/Participation 5%• Homework

15%• Quizzes, Tests, and Projects 80%

Ms. GaglianoHinsdale Central – Room 101

Mathematics Department 2007-2008 Classroom Schedule

Period 1 8:00-8:50 Preparation Period• Period 2 8:55-9:45 Precalculus• Period 3 9:50-10:40 Precalculus• Period 4/5 10:45-11:40 Preparation Period• Period 6 11:45-12:10 Lunch• Period 7/8 12:15-1:10 New

Teacher/Mentor• Period 9 1:15-2:05 Algebra 1G • Period 10 2:10-3:00 Precalculus

Contact Information

Gina Gagliano• EMAIL ADDRESS: ggaglian@hinsdale86.org

• VOICEMAIL: (630) 570-8430

Thank You for coming. I look forward to seeing you again at parent-teacher conferences in November. Have a wonderful evening

Sincerely,

Gina Gagliano