Mathematics Teacher Recommendation Form - Country Day School Guanacaste

Teacher's Name

Title School

How well do you know the student academically?

As a person?

In what years did you teach the student?

How large is the class?

What course(s)?

Is the student on a block schedule?

Yes

No

Briefly describe your course.It is especially helpful to know what texts are used and if the students are grouped by ability.

Next year what math course would be the most appropriate placement for the student?

Is this course part of a tracking system or designated as an honors or accelerated course?

Yes

No

Student’s Mathematical Background: The courses listed below suggest a sequence typical of the mathematics curriculum in many U.S.sec- ondary schools.If your school does not follow this sequence,please attach your curriculum.Please check those courses or list others which the student will have completed by the end of the current school year.

Basic First Year Algebra (does not include extensive study of rational expressions,irrational numbers,and quadratic equations)

First Year Algebra (a thorough course which included quadratics)

Geometry

Second Year Algebra (not including trigonometry)

Second Year Algebra (includes numerical trigonometry through the laws of sine and cosine)

Pre-Calculus (including analytical trigonometry)

Calculus (an introduction)

Calculus (Advanced Placement AB)

Calculus (Advanced Placement BC)

Other courses not listed

Knowledge of the Basic Skills

Accuracy in the Use of Basic Skills

Problem Solving Ability

Understanding of and Appreciation for the Underlying Ideas and Concepts

Overall Performance

Willingness to Accept the Challenge of the More Difficult Problems and Exercises

Command of Mathematics When Compared to Other Students Whom You Have Taught

What are the first three words that come to mind to describe this student?

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2

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Intellectual Curiosity

Effort/Determination

Ability to Work Independently

Willingness to Take Intellectual Risks

Concern for Others

Maturity (relative to age)

Respect Accorded by Faculty

Respect Accorded by Peers

Emotional Stability

Overall Evaluation as a Person

Overall Evaluation as a Student

If the student is relatively weak or strong in any areas listed above,please elaborate.

Please comment on this student’s character,citizenship,and contributions to your community.

Please add any additional information that will give us a more complete picture of the student.

Mailing address

E-mail address

Telephone