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Algebra II

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 Algebra 2 (Mcdougal Littell)

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 Algebra 2 (Mcdougal Littell)

Grading
1st Quarter: Tests-60%, Quizzes-20%, Daily Work-20%
2nd Quarter: Tests-60%, Quizzes-20%, Daily Work-20%
Semester
1st Quarter Grade- 42.5%, 2nd Quarter Grade- 42.5%, Final- 15%

Class Rules
Please be respectful and considerate to everyone in class and you should expect the same in return.

Class Supplies
- Everyday, please bring something to write with
- A formal notebook will be kept.

Topics covered in class will include, but are not limited to:

• Solve problems and determine the reasonableness of an answer.
• Simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions and properties of the real number system.
• Solve and graph linear equations and linear inequalities, and apply the concepts to problem solving.
• Solve and graph absolute value equations and inequalities in one variable.
• Graph ordered pairs and linear equations in one or two variables using intercepts and using a chart.
• Find the slope of a line and write an equation for a line using various combinations of given information.
• Identify, graph, and evaluate functions and relations.
• Determine the sum, difference, product quotient and composition of functions.
• Identify inverse relations and determine if the inverse is a function
• Identify, solve and graph systems of equations and systems of inequalities.
• Solve linear programming and decision-making problems by solving linear inequalities.
• Identify real nth roots of real numbers with perfect powers, and identify and simplify complex numbers
• Simplify radical expressions and their products, quotients, sums and differences including rationalizing the denominator.
• Evaluate expressions with fractional exponents.
• Solve quadratic equations by square roots, completing the square, factoring or the quadratic formula.
• Use the discriminate to analyze roots of quadratic equations.
• Graph quadratic functions, and determine their maximum or minimum value.
• Organize data into matrices and add, subtract and multiply them.
• Find the inverse and determinant of a matrix
• Use an augmented matrix or Cramer’s Rule to solve problems involving several equations and to solve real-life problems.
• Perform operations on polynomials and solve polynomial equations.
• Evaluate, graph, and find zeros of polynomial functions.
• Use rational exponents; perform operations with and find inverses of functions.
• Solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
• Simplify and perform operations with radical expressions.
• Graph rational functions and solve rational equations.
• Use variation and rational models in real-life situations.
• Graph and write equations of conics

Math I

Course Text: Georgia Math I by Carnegie Learning. A textbook will be issued to each student.  It is a non-reusable book.  In other words it is yours to keep.  However, if the book is lost, stolen or destroyed it will need to be replaced at your cost. The cost of the book is $25.00.    

Course Description: This is the first course in a sequence of courses designed to provide students with a rigorous program of study in mathematics. It includes radical, polynomial and rational expressions, basic functions and their graphs, simple equations, fundamentals of proof, properties of polygons, coordinate geometry, sample statistics, and curve fitting. (Georgia Department of Education)

Expected Learner Outcomes:  More detailed information concerning the Georgia Performance Standards can be found at http://www.georgiastandards.org/math.aspx

• Algebra

MM1A1. Students will explore and interpret the characteristics of functions, using graphs, tables, and simple algebraic techniques.
MM1A2. Students will simplify and operate with radical expressions, polynomials and rational expressions.
MM1A3. Students will solve simple equations.

• Geometry

MM1G1. Students will investigate properties of geometric figures in the coordinate plane.
MM1G2. Students will understand and use the language of mathematical argument and justification.
MM1G3. Students will discover, prove, and apply properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons.

• Data Analysis and Probability

MM1D1. Students will determine the number of outcomes related to a given event.
MM1D2. Students will use the basic laws of probability.
MM1D3. Students will relate samples to a population.
MM1D4. Students will explore variability of data by determining the mean absolute deviation (the average of the absolute values of the deviations).

• Process

MM1P1. Students will solve problems (using appropriate technology).
MM1P2. Students will reason and evaluate mathematical arguments.
MM1P3. Students will communicate mathematically.
 MM1P4. Students will make connections among mathematical ideas and to other disciplines.
MM1P5. Students will represent mathematics in multiple ways.

• Reading

MRC. Students will enhance reading in all curriculum areas.

Materials:

1. 2 inch 3-ring binder with dividers - REQUIRED
2. Graph paper and loose leaf notebook paper.
3. Pencils.  ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED IN PENCIL.  ANY ASSIGNMENT NOT COMPLETED IN PENCIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL RECEIVE A ZERO.  It is your responsibility to be prepared with a pencil.  I will not supply you with one.
4. You are required to bring your book to class every day unless told otherwise.  

Extra Help: Extra help is available before and after school if requested by the student.   A tutoring schedule will be posted on the math department website as well as announced in class.

Academic Dishonesty:  Academic dishonesty is a serious offense that will not be tolerated.  If a student is      found cheating on any written work, a grade of zero will be given on the work, the student will receive an unsatisfactory conduct grade, parents will be contacted, and the incident will also be reported to an administrator.

Class Expectations:

• Be on time, be prepared, and be on task. 
• Do your homework! It is not a punishment. Math, unlike many subjects can and needs to be practiced. I expect you to be prepared to ask questions about your assignments. I can not help you if you do not ask for it.
• Have respect for EVERYONE and EVERYTHING in class. (i.e. Make fun of NO ONE)
• Take care of personal business and social conversations outside of class.
• There will be no talking at all during a test or quiz.  Any offense will result in a grade of zero.
• Excessive disruptive behavior will result in detentions, parental contact, or referrals to the administration.

Grading Policy 1st 9-weeks                            Grading Policy 2nd 9-weeks                   
            Daily Assignments, quizzes and                                          Daily assignments:, quizzes and
Tasks: 40%                                                          Tasks:  40%
Tests:   60%                                                          Tests:  60%
                        Semester Average: 1st 9-weeks 42.5%, 2nd 9-weeks 42.5%
            **Students will also have an End of Course Test that will count 15% of their final grade.**
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

• Test:  Major tests will be given at the end of each unit.  Absences on a day prior to the test DOES NOT excuse the student from taking the test. 
• Task:  Tasks are designed as a cooperative learning experience. Tasks will be evaluated using a grading rubric.   If a student is absent for more than half of the task or misses the last day of the task he/she must complete the task on his/her own.  We recommend the student attends a tutoring session with a Math I teacher in order to get the full benefit of the task.
• Daily:  Daily includes grades from homework, class work and quizzes.  Work must be shown at all times for full credit to be given.  LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
• Make-up work:  After an absence, students will have 5 school days to make up the missed work (More time can be arranged with the teacher but time should not exceed 10 school days).  If an assignment is not made up then a zero will be recorded.  It is the student’s responsibility to find out what work he/she will need to complete and it is the student’s responsibility to turn in the make-up work.  Remember that 0’s do not average well. For all unexcused absentees, work made up will not receive full credit. 
• Progress Reports: Progress reports must be signed & returned within 3 days or a detention will be received for each day thereafter.

Re-test Policy:  Our goal is to help students acquire there needed knowledge to successfully complete Math I, the foundation of high school mathematics.  Each chapter builds on the previous chapters’ material therefore it is vital to master the concepts in each chapter.  We hope to offer students a chance to fully grasp the material by allowing them to retest.  Students must complete a review packet and we highly recommend that the student also attend tutoring with a Math I teacher. 

• Specifications:  1) the re-test grade will stand as the final grade 2) the re-test will be given on a specific date to be announced by the teacher 3) the re-test will be administered in there afternoons from 3:30 – 4:30.