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Bret Harpster

This page is your starting place to find information pertaining to classes taught by Mr. Bret Harpster at Waverly High School. Through the Courses link at the left, or specific classes below, you will be able to find the following:

Bret Harpster

Geometry | Algebra1-2 | Math Foundations

Bret Harpster

Angel Homepage Go here to enroll in online courses and EconChallenge team.
"http://econchallenge.unl.edu/stateSelection.asp"
Angel handout 1 | Angel handout 2

Bret Harpster

AMC 10

Courses for math in the 9th grade pod 1000 team, 6th & 7th period geometry
Classroom expectations
Online resources students may access from home to help them in classwork.
The About link lets you know more about Mr. Harpster.
Calculators. The students in mathematics are expected to have their own calculator for use in class, on homework, and on quizzes and tests. One calculator that I recommend is the TI30X IIS calculator from Texas Instruments. I have a version of this that I demonstrate on the overhead projector so that students can easily follow the keystrokes. An important feature of it is the two-line display, which allows students to see what they entered and their results. That is a simple but powerful feature that helps students make sense of their answers, discover and correct their mistakes, and investigate patterns. This calculator is available at many stores for about $14.99. We also have a class set of graphing calculators (TI-83) that we will use for selected activities. Students may use any scientific or graphing calculator of their choosing for class. The ones mentioned above are calculators that I can most assist students with their questions and how-to's.

To examine or print a copy of the grading policy, then download this document: Grading07-08

Click below for the brochure of Summer 2007 Economics classes.
Summer Economics For Teachers 2007

Bret Harpster

CPI Intro

"NUMB3RS"

Economics Challenge practice may be found at http://economicschallenge.ncee.net/test.php.

"Grading For Learning (Grading For Learning)" presentation based upon Ken O'Connor's ideas and materials.

ITQ Project