Leon Guertin 

School Phone:  432-6941 X2871

Email: lguertin@londonderry.org

The best way to get in contact with me is email.

Schedule: 

 

A period   FREE                                  

B period   Pre Algebra                                      Room 123                                          

C period   Math Lab                                   

D period   CP Algebra 2b                                 Room 123

 E period  CP Algebra 2b                                Room 123                          

F period   CP Algebra 1a                                 Room 123

G period  Free                        

H Period  Pre Algebra                                       Room 123                                                      

 Best way to contact Mr. Guertin

 Email is the best way to get in touch with me.  I check my email several times a day.  I am very quick to respond to your emails.

How can I find out how my student is doing in Mr. G's class?

With the new computer system in place, parents can now use the parent portal to view their child's grades.  I update my grades every Friday afternoon. 

 

What if my child is struggling in math??

 I am available before school and after school.  I am at the high school by about 6:45 am and I ususally leave around 3 pm.  The high school also has a math lab that runs every period of the day.  During a free period a student may go to the math lab (next to main office) and receive extra instruction from the math teacher in that room for the period.  

 

Are there any websites to help my child outside of school?

 

Yes there are and here are a few sites that i would recommend and are also FREE.

 

www.brightstorm.com (This website offers video tutorials on subjects.  Once you join,(it is free to join), you will have unlimited access to their library of videos.  These videos also offer step -by -step instruction)

 

http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/col_algebra/index.htm  (This page may say for college students, but i find that this site has a lot of information and step-by-step instruction on how to solve problems)

 

http://www.coolmath.com/algebra/algebra-practice-polynomials.html  (another good site but a little more cheerful)

 

http://www.sparknotes.com/math/  (For us older people, if you remember cliff notes for english class?  Well now, cliff notes are now spark notes, and they also offer more than just english help.)

 

http://www.freemathhelp.com/math-lessons.html  (another great site for step - by -step instruction)

 

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/index.htm  (another great site for step - by -step instruction)

 

www.khanacademy.org  This site is another video site from Khan Academy.  Khan Academy was recently featured on 60 Minutes. 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGJrH49Z2ZA  This site has a lot of funny raps and ways to solve math equations. 

 

 

If you come across anymore math websites that are free, please let me know and i will add them to my list. 

Class Description:

 

CP Algebra 1

This course prepares the student to continue studies in mathematics and aids the analytical thought process.  This is a first level algebra course, which focuses on the solving of algebraic equations and their applications.  The course includes the following topics: review of basic math skills; rational numbers; inequalities; polynomials; factoring; graphing linear equations; solving a system of equations; radical expressions; statistics; probablility; percents; and open-ended response questions.  This is a college prep course so reading and learning from the text is another skill learned from this class.

 You will need:

3 to 5 subject notebook

scientific calculator

folder or 3 ring binder for worksheets

 

 

CP Algebra 2b

This course will be a development and extension of concepts in Algebra 1.  The emphasis is on teaching equations and their application to real world problems.  The course will start with an extensive review of Algebra 1 topics.  The topics will include sentences; functions and polynomials; factoring polynomials; rational expressions; radicals and irrational numbers; quadratic equations and functions; quadratic relations; systems of equations; and exponential functions. 

 

 You will need:

 

scientific calculator with a logrithm function (the calculator button will say "LOG")

3 to 5 subject notebook

folder or 3 ring binder

 

Pre Algebra:

This course is designed for students who have mastered basic skills, but require additional experience with algebraic concepts in preparation for Algebra 1.  This course will introduce pre algebra topices and will develop various geometric principles.  Topics include variables, factors, exponents, equations, problem solving, formulas, organizing data, statistics, ratio and proportions, integers, polynomials, and geometry

 

You will need:

 

scientific calculator

3 to 5 subject notebook

folder or 3 ring binder