Ms. Teskey teaches 2nd year math at GRHS. She has a B.S. in Psychology and B.A. in Sociology from Arizona State University. She emphasizes the importance of math skills for college and careers. Her classroom rules focus on working hard, respecting others, responsibility, and integrity. Students can expect a rigorous course covering algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, and trigonometry to prepare them for exams and college. She is available for extra help and stresses the importance of organization, homework, and attendance for success.

1. Cambridge Math Year 2
Ms. Teskey
Room 1216

2. About Me
 2nd
year teaching math at GRHS
 Arizona Teaching Fellow
 B.S. in Psychology and B.A. in
Sociology from Arizona State
University

3. Why learn math?
“The top 15 highest-
earning college
degrees all have one
thing in common
-- math skills.”
– National Association
of Colleges and Employers

4. Why learn math?
Math helps us become better
thinkers.
How many times would you
need to fold a piece of paper
to get to the moon?

5. Classroom Rules
1. Work hard
2. Respect everyone
3. Be responsible
4. Act with integrity
““Hard work beats talent if talent doesn’tHard work beats talent if talent doesn’t
work hard.”work hard.”

6. Expectations
 Covered this year: Algebra, Geometry,
Probability, Statistics, and Trigonometry.
 Coursework will be rigorous in order to prepare
students for AIMS, Cambridge credentials, and
college.
 EVERYONE can learn and succeed in
math! I am available for extra help before and
after school to help students who need it.

7. Expectations (cont’d)
 Students are responsible for keeping
their math binder up to date and
organized
 Students will have homework most
nights
 Good attendance is VERY important –
missing even 1 day can prevent a
student from learning key skills that they
will use throughout the course.

8. Materials
For the Math Binder:
2-3” 3-ring binder
Loose leaf paper
Graph paper
5 tab dividers
Other materials:
Scientific calculator (TI-30X)
Pencil or black pen for work
Color pen for grading
Highlighter

9. Questions?

10. Questions?