Mathematics Central
Welcome! You’ve found the front door that will lead to all the online material for Mister Petto’s mathematics classes at Lakewood High School for the 2008-2009 school year.
CM = Consumer Mathematics
SAG = Survey of Geometry & Algebra
CM is the abbreviation, the acronym, used whenever the topic is the my Consumer Mathematics course.
SAG is the abbreviation, the permuted acronym, used whenever the topic is the sections of the Survey of Geometry & Algebra course I teach.
You will find more information about each of these, class rules, grading information, and much more by clicking on the various words near the top of this page. Feel free to explore the whole site (and the cross-connected sites.) If you have any questions or suggestions please get in touch with me, by any of the ways described on the contact page.
The Current Scoop
We are into our final quarter. To those of you have done well so far, congratulations! To those of you who've stumbled, you still have one last chance to get back on track. To everyone, please come to me with any question or concerns you have at any time.
The most important thing most students can do to insure good performance is to make and use notes. Handwritten notes may be used for reference during major quizzes and tests. Talk to me if you're not sure how to construct a good set; and then be sure to keep them in your notebook, where you can find them when you need them.
If you miss class for any reason, please be sure to do the make-up work listed on the SAG and CM pages while you are out. If you do, you will not fall behind. Upcoming quizzes and tests are listed there as well.
Ongoing news, beginning with the most recent and continuing on to the most ancient, is always found on our news page. Several extra credit opportunities can be found there. I will add more in response to student interest.
Also, of interest:
Moodle! We have a secure online spot for material that cannot be posted in the clear. It is called Moodle. It contains all of the Powerpoint slides from each day of class, often includes problems from the Smartboard, and more.
Platoweb! I'm offering a way whereby students in the my courses can demonstrate their competence in particular topics, as an alternative to retaking tests. If you have blown a test, please talk to me to see whether this option will work for you.
