I am excited to have your child in my math class.  There are many options for your child to succeed in math.  Your child will be issued a textbook and/or a cd that they can use on a computer.  If your child chooses to have their book on cd it gives them many options.

At this time the website for the class is being hosted at:  www.brodiecreek.com/forest.html

Go to this website to view homework, classwork and communicate with your teacher.

With the cd your child will be able to access the entire book including many other resources that can be beneficial.

Below is a list of what is included on the Glencoe Pre Algebra CD.
• Contents in Brief:  telling you what is in the book
• The table of contents
• Student worksheets
o Study guide and Interventions:  worksheets for students to use to help with understanding.  There are examples and practice for concepts covered in class.
• Practice
o Actual practice problems that students receive often for classwork or homework.
• Skill and Practice
o More practice
• Reading to Learn Math
o Vocabulary builder:  students can use this when they are given vocabulary homework and don’t want to write out the words.
• Enrichment
o More work for students with keen interest
• Parent and Student Study Guide
o Definitions
o Examples
o Practice

Students are also able to go online to

www.pre-alg.com

Log in as:  PREALG05

Password:  ph5Ves7a

At this website the student can access:
• An online version of the textbook (input the above screen-name and login)
• Lesson Resources
• Chapter Resources

Another resource that students can access is the Riverdeep program offered by the Little Rock School District.  To access the program:
• Go to www.lrsd.org
• Click on Parents
• Click on Academics
• Click on Riverdeep
• Login in with your students login
o Remember to turn off pop off blockers

Online Homework Tutors:

Go to www.brainfuse.com

Brainfuse provides instant, unlimited access to some of the nation’s finest tutors.
With Brainfuse, students and teachers communicate by drawing on a virtual blackboard, typing instant messages and even speaking through online audio.
Students are issued a textbook, if you want your child to have a book to take home please check below.  If you have a computer and want your child to have a lighter load at the beginning and end of the school day, the cd is a great way to go.  At the end of the school year, your child can keep the cd.  The book must be returned in nearly the same condition as issued.  Each child will have a book to use in class.
Book options; please circle your choices:
1.  I would like my child to be issued a cd  yes / no
2.  I would like my child to be issued a book  yes / no
3.  I would like my child to be issues a book and cd   yes / no
I understand the textbook must be returned at the end of the school year or upon exit.    The replacement price for the textbook is $50.  My child will bring their book to school everyday that they have math class.

Parent Signature     Student Signature

Teacher's Signature