GSE Algebra II Syllabus

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GSE Algebra II 2018-2019 Syllabus Coach Jackson Email: jacksma1@rck12.

1 GSE Algebra II Syllabus Coach Jackson Course Description Algebra II is the culminating course in a sequence of three high school courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. It is designed to prepare students for fourth course options relevant to their career pursuits. The standards in the three-course high school sequence specify the mathematics that all students should study in order to be college and career ready. Additional mathematics content is provided in fourth credit courses and advanced courses including precalculus, calculus, advanced statistics, discrete mathematics, and mathematics of finance courses. High school course content standards are listed by conceptual categories including Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Conceptual categories portray a coherent view of high school mathematics content; a student s work with functions, for example, crosses a number of traditional course boundaries, potentially up through and including calculus. Standards for Mathematical Practice provide the foundation for instruction and assessment. Course Overview It is in Algebra 2 that students pull together and apply the accumulation of learning that they have from their previous courses, with content grouped into seven critical areas, organized into units. Students revisit the quadratics unit first because mastery is vital to the success of this course. They apply methods from probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Students expand their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. And, finally, students bring together all of their experience with functions and geometry to create models and solve contextual problems. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. Unit 1 Quadratics Revisit Unit 3 Polynomial Functions Unit 5 Exponential and Logarithms Unit 2 Operations with Polynomials Unit 4 Rational and Radical Relationships Unit 6 Mathematical Modeling Unit 7 Inferences and Conclusions from Data Textbook Title Online book and/or resources Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt Georgia Algebra II my.hrw.com

2 Supplies 3-Ring Binder (1.5 + inch) Loose-leaf paper Pencils (LOTS and LOTS) with erasers we all make mistakes Individual hand-held pencil sharpeners Highlighters Graph paper Scientific Calculator TI-36X PRO, TI-30, or a Graphing Calculator TI-83, TI-84 Calculator It is strongly recommended that you purchase one of the 3 calculators listed above. Students who are unable to purchase a calculator will have access to a scientific calculator during class demonstrations. Calculators are for in class use only. Calculators will not be allowed to take home. You will find an online graphing calculator by visiting Grading System A variety of teaching strategies will be used throughout the course. The use of collaborative learning will be used frequently through group activities and discovery-based learning. There will also be teacher-led discussions as well as demonstration of skills necessary to be successful in the course. Students will be assessed in a variety of ways throughout the semester including written tests & quizzes, group activities, questioning and other nonverbal means. GRADING CATEGORIES Classwork/On-Line Assignments 20% Homework/Notebook 15% Quiz 30% Tests/Projects 35% GRADE PROTOCOL A B C D F 69 & Below Classwork/On-Line Assignments Classwork assignments will be given on a regular basis. Homework will be assigned daily and should be completed consistently. In addition, students are expected to review notes daily in order to prepare for class. Most classwork assignments will be given online using & my.hrw.com. All classwork assignments not completed during class time turns into homework and should be completed before the next class meeting. Homework/Notebook The key to mastering mathematics is to practice and practice correctly. Therefore, homework will be assigned every day (Mon-Thurs) and its completion is necessary for your success in this class. Homework will be checked for completion. Failure to complete homework may result in a student failing the course. All problems are to be copied (except word problems) and all work must be shown in order to receive credit for the assignment. Late assignments will not be accepted for points (including assignments left in your locker). You will have an opportunity each day in class to ask questions regarding homework.

3 Homework will be graded as a weekly Notebook check grade each Friday. Notebooks will be checked every Friday for the following: All notes, hand-outs, and home assignments given that week. Quiz Quizzes will be given frequently and may or may not be announced. Most quizzes if not all will be given on my.hrw.com Tests/Projects Every unit will have at least one test/project. Several units will be broken up into sections where each section will have its own test/project. EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS Reach out to teacher via or phone with any questions or concerns or to set up a conference Check Parent Portal on a regular basis Ensure students complete homework daily. Leverage the online resources noted above Review progress reports with student Progress reports shall be issued on the following dates: STUDENT PROGRESS September 6, 2018 November 15, 2018 February 7, 2019 April 25, 2019 The progress of students shall be evaluated frequently and plans shall be generated to remediate deficiencies as they are discovered. Plans shall include appropriate interventions designed to meet the needs of the students. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MAKE-UP WORK DUE TO ABSENCES Report Card Dates: October 18, 2018 January 10, 2019 March 21, 2019 May 26/30, 2019 Students will not engage in an act of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, providing false information, falsifying school records, forging signatures, or using an unauthorized computer user ID or password. When a student is absent because of a legal reason as defined by Georgia law or when the absence is apparently beyond the control of the student, the student shall be given an opportunity to earn grade(s) for those days absent. Make-up work must be completed within the designated time allotted. Making arrangements for completing make-up work is the responsibility of the student. All make-up work will be completed and turned in after school, but never during class. Arrangements to

4 complete make-up must be made by the student within two days of an excused absence. Details of the school make-up policy/recovery policy can be found in your student handbook. The Recovery Policy is a provision for improving grades. This policy allows for opportunities that allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate effort to meet all course requirements including attendance. Students should contact me concerning recovery opportunities. I will establish a reasonable time period for recovery work to be completed during the semester. All recovery work must be directly related to course objectives and must be completed ten school days prior to the end of the semester. I will determine when and how students with extenuating circumstances may improve their grades. SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS Be on time. Be prepared with all the supplies and designated work. Follow all school and district rules. Be seated before the tardy bell with all required materials. Begin bell ringer without prompting from teacher. Treat others, and their property, including ideas, with respect. Actively participate in class activities and discussions. Please take all your books or other materials with you when you leave my class. Anything found will be turned in to the lost and found or the media center at the end of the day. No eating, drinking or gum chewing. There will be NO laying down heads or sleeping in class. There will NOT be any OBSCENE language used in this class. Get water, use the restroom, and sharpen pencils BEFORE class. Cell Phone Policy Cell phones/electronic devices will not be allowed to be used during instruction time. This includes the use of headphones. In extreme circumstances, students may have their phones removed from their possession and will be returned at the end of class. If cell phone use becomes excessive, students may be referred to their administrator for this behavior.

5 ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: is the easiest way to communicate with me. I will try to return all communication within 24 hours. Please remember my schedule limits when I can get back in touch with you, please be patient. **IMPORTANT - Parent Contact Information and assignment - Your child's first assignment is to have his/her parents fill out the information below, and, ALSO, to send me an so that I am sure I have your correct addresses entered. In the , simply place your child's name and period number in the subject line and in the body of the message your name(s) and preferred means of communication. I will use your chosen form of communication to correspond with you about your student. If you do not have an address, please indicate that below. Please cut the section below so it may be returned to me. jacksma1@rck12.org PLEASE SIGN BELOW AND RETURN Student Name I have read the syllabus. Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date Additional information to support continued contact: Information Parent/Guardian Home Phone Number Cellular Phone Number Work Phone Number Address

MAT 122 Intermediate Algebra Syllabus Summer 2016

MAT 122 Intermediate Algebra Syllabus Summer 2016 Instructor: Gary Adams Office: None (I am adjunct faculty) Phone: None Email: gary.adams@scottsdalecc.edu Office Hours: None CLASS TIME and LOCATION: Title Section Days Time Location Campus MAT122 12562