Links+and+Helpful+Info

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ACT website - Information about the ACT college entrance test, as well as resources to assist students and parents with preparing for college.
__ The Quadratic Formula Song __ (sung by Mrs. Geltner) media type="custom" key="10114207"

** __//To PREPARE FOR QUIZZES AND TESTS://__ ** ** 1.) Study and review definitions and key concepts ** ** 2.) Re-do old homework problems and check your solution ** ** 3.) Do example problems from the book (look for similar problems NOT assigned by Mr. Geltner) ** ** 4.) Use online tools and utilize the book website for extra practice ** ** 5.) See Mr. Geltner for help! ** __RBHS Calculator Policy__ Students enrolled in all mathematics courses are required to have a scientific calculator as part of the supplies necessary to the course. Students enrolled in Algebra 2/Trigonometry and more advanced courses are required to have a calculator with graphing capabilities. The graphing calculator currently recommended by the department is the Texas Instruments TI 83 Plus. **A rental program is now available**. Please see your math teacher or the Mathematics Department Chair.

Why is math important?
Math is important because it is the most widely used subject in the world. Every career uses some sort of math. More importantly, doing math helps the mind to reason and organized complicated situations or problems into clear, simple, and logical steps. Thus, as students learn more math, the rationale is that their minds will eventually develop into logical entity that can resolve any difficult situations. The reality is that in a society such as ours, high paying jobs often demand someone who can take complicated situations and simplify it to the level that everyone can understand. Therefore, by knowing more math, students give themselves the competitive edge they will need to compete for these high paying jobs.