His classes are a graduation requirement for some students, depending on the type of diploma that they seek. In the Algebra classes, students are solving equations and inequalities. In addition, they are graphing equations and learning about probability. This class has also studied fractions and measurement. Typically, students have 3 assignments each week plus a quiz or test.
Some assignments are from the textbook and others are worksheets.
If math is your thing, you might want to check into the American High School Mathematics Examination, which will be given in February 2000, the Hammond Calculator Olympiad, in Spring 2000, or the Chesterton Mathematics Contest, held in May 2000. Seniors interested in math might want to check out the Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics Award and the Rensselaer Mathematics of Science Award.