I am looking forward to working with you this year!!! Notice that I did not say "I look forward to teaching you this year." In my class students will learn from each other by exploring different types of problems and using several types of problem solving strategies. I will act as a facilitator, who guides the learning process. You and your classmates will use discovery as a means of mastering concepts. I have designed many individual and group activities that will make the learning and discovery fun. I am hopeful that you find my class different and more enjoyable than that of other math classes you have taken in the past. For this to happen, you will have to be willing to open up and talk about math.

Welcome to Mr. Hanson's Algebra class.

Welcome to Algebra Connections. This course is an introductory algebra class and is a prerequisite for Geometry. The class covers simplifying and solving single variable equations as well as systems of equations. We will cover linear relationships between patterns, equations, graphs, and rules. You will also learn techinques for multiplication and factoring of polynomials. Part of the course will be spent on inequalities and powers and roots.

I recommend that your math homework be the first priority on your list of things to do each night especially if math has been a struggle in the past. I believe it is always best to do the toughest homework first then save the easier courses for last.

Welcome to Algebra+ Connections. This course is an introductory algebra class and is a prerequisite for Geometry. This class is designed to help the student who has struggled with math concepts in the past. Pacing for this class will be slower that the traditional Algebra class, but will cover the same material. The slower pace will allow each student more time to master the concepts that are covered. Each student has been placed in this class via teacher recommendations, and a high level of commitment is expected.
The class covers simplifying and solving single variable equations as well as systems of equations. We will cover linear relationships between patterns, equations, graphs, and rules. You will also learn techinques for multiplication and factoring of polynomials. Part of the course will be spent on inequalities and powers and roots.

I recommend that your math homework be the first priority on your list of things to do each night especially if math has been a struggle in the past. I believe it is always best to do the toughest homework first then save the easier courses for last.

McNary High School
Thomas Hanson