Student & Parent Resources
Resources Available Online
Mrs. Freitas' Instructional Videos
All "Essential Learning Targets" for IM 3 and AP Calculus are explained with notes and example problems (by Mrs. Freitas) in a series of instructional videos called "ELT Videos." These videos are assigned about once a month on EdPuzzle, where students are expected to follow along and take notes in their math notes notebooks. Mrs. Freitas has also linked them all on her Google Classroom under the "Seeking Support" Section.
CPM Homework Help
The link provided at left will take you to CPM Homework help which provides Homework help & hints for all CPM courses (IM 1, 2, 3, Pre-Calc, AP Calc), *Strongly Recommended* The tutorial video at right will show you how to use homework help.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is an educational resource with helpful videos & modules where students can learn more about and get extra practice with various topics. The link at left will take you there!
Desmos
The link provided at right will take you to Desmos, an online graphing calculator. Desmos also has interactive activities.
Free Tutoring Opportunities
Mrs. Freitas' Office Hours
Every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch OR by appointment! See below for some great alternatives for when Mrs. Freitas is out on leave!
FREE TUTORING Via DHS Learning Center
The learning center, with qualified tutors, is open before and after school. Their hours are 7:30-8:30am and 2-4pm (except on Wednesdays the PM hours are 1-3)
FREE TUTORING Via Solano County Library
Students who attend DUSD schools have access to free virtual tutoring (ask for help if you need directions for logging in). The link provided at left will take you to the Homework Help with Solano County Library.
Study Groups & Classmates
Don't forget to seek support from all the experts around you! You are surrounded by so much expertise! Forming study groups with classmates is a great resource!
Growth Mindsets in Math
What is a Growth Mindset?
Studies have shown that students with a growth mindset achieve higher in mathematics. Authors and researchers Carol Dweck and Jo Boaler have a lot of resources with even more information about this! But the video linked at right is a great start for gathering information.
How Parents Can Help
Studies have also shown ways parents & teachers can help foster this mindset. See the graphic at left for some ways you can help!
More Growth Mindset Videos
Brains Grow & Change
Mistakes are Powerful
Believe in Yourself
The Importance of Struggle