Welcome to Freshman Connection 2010!  Today in the Math Class, students took a pre-test covering important concepts (levels 3 through 7) of the ACT Applied Math Work Keys.  These concepts are highly valued by employers, and students who do well with these tend to score highly on the Prairie State Achievement Exam that high school juniors take here in Illinois.  Parents, ask your child how he/she did!  They know their current level.  My goal is to help them advance one or two levels during the next couple of weeks.  This is a lofty goal since we only meet eleven times, but one we can reach if we work hard!

Students were also introduced to the ACT and Prairie State Achievement Exam standards.  We spent some time in class expanding our mathematical vocabulary.

Students received their Algebra:  Building Formulas book that we will use for the next three weeks.  It is a good foundation for problem-solving.

What's next?  Freshman Connection meets:

Tuesday, July 6, 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Wednesday, July 7, 8:00AM - 1:00PM

Thursday, July 8, 8:00AM - 4:30PM (Fieldtrip to White Sox game)

Monday, July 12, 8:00AM - 1:00PM

Tuesday, July 13, 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Fieldtrip to Elmhurst College)

Wednesday, July 14, 8:00AM - 1:00PM

Thursday, July 15, 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Fieldtrip to Navy Pier)

Monday, July 19, 8:00AM - 1:00PM

Tuesday, July 20, 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Fieldtrip to Brunswick Zone)

Wednesday, July 21, 8:00AM - 1:00PM

Thursday, July 22, 8:00AM - 4:00PM