Syllabus Addendum for Algebra II Topics
Assignments, Daily Work, Homework 20%
Summative Assignments & Assessments 40%
(Summative Assessments can be retaken.
Major papers & final exam will not be reassessed.
Final exam will not include previously unassessed material).
Formative Activities (quiz, project) 40%
A student’s final grade in this class is a measure of his or her understanding of the standards listed in our syllabus.
ALGEBRA II TOPICS
2013-2014
Teacher: Ms. Aleta Kandle (Doss)
Phone Number: (503) 668-8011 ext. 7221
Email: aleta.kandle@ortrail.k12.or.us, (aleta.doss@ortrail.k12.or.us)
Course Description:
This course follows Informal Geometry and is designed for students not intending to attend a 4 year university directly after high school. Included in the topics to be covered are problem solving, critical thinking, equations, inequalities, linear systems, consumer mathematics, financial management, counting methods, probability theory, and statistics. Scientific calculators are required.
Course Goals:
By the end of this course the student will be able t
1. Solve and graph linear equations, inequalities, and systems of linear equations.
2. Solving application problems using critical thinking skills and review Geometry.
3. Apply mathematics.
4. Solve statistics problems involving data displays, central tendency, and normal distribution.
5. Solve problems involving fundamental counting principle, permutations, combinations, and probability.
Benchmark Goals:
H.2A Algebra: Use linear equations and functions to represent relationships and solve linear equations, linear inequalities, systems of linear equations and systems of linear inequalities.
H.3A Algebra: Use quadratic and exponentials equations and functions to represent relationships.
H.1S Analysis: Analyze and interpret empirical data.
H.2S Probability: Apply basic principles of probability.
H.1G Geometry: Apply properties of two-dimensional solids.
H.2G Geometry: Apply properties of three-dimensional solids.
H.3G Geometry: Transform and analyze figures.
Text:
Thinking Mathematically. 4th ed. Robert Blitzer, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2008.
Algebra II. Ron Larson. McDougal Littell, Illinois, 2004
Materials:
Students need to bring a pencil with eraser, a notebook with paper, scientific calculator, daily planner, and a good learning attitude to class each day.
Calculators:
All students are expected to have their own scientific calculators. These need to be used in class and at home on a regular basis.
Academic Behavior Expectations:
Algebra II Topics is Junior/Senior level course. I expect that each student will attend all class sessions and will come prepared and ready to learn. This means that each student will be in his or her seat by the start of the class period with a sharpened pencil, eraser, paper, a scientific calculator and a textbook; and will remain in their seats until the bell signals the end of class. Additionally, I expect that students will conduct themselves maturely and will respect their own right and the rights of their classmates to a sound math education.
Make-up test/work:
It is your responsibility to make-up the work you have missed. Please get all make-up work from me, a classmate, or check the assignment list before you leave or on the day you return to school. If you know ahead of time that you will be absent for a test, please notify me so that you can schedule a time to retake it outside of class time.
Grading Procedure:
Your grade for this class will be determined by:
80% tests, projects, and work samples on which students may not use notes/assignments
20% homework quizzes and quizzes on which students may use notes/assignments
Scale:
100-90% A
89-80% B
79-70% C
69-60% D
59-0% F
Homework is the most important method for students to acquire math skill and hence will be a major facet of this course. Answer are available (in the back of the textbook or included in most handouts) for student to check each assignment. Students are responsible to correct assignments and seek assistance when needed. Each Wednesday a homework quiz, or a quiz on which students may use notes and assignments, will be given.
Unit Test:
For each unit we will review one day, test, review foundational concepts and correct our tests, and retest the next day. Students who mastered the concepts on the exam will work on a more in depth application of unit topics. If students are absent for any reason for the test day, the retest will act as their exam. If students are absent for retest they will need to retake outside of class time if desired.
Test Retakes:
Students may retake assessments after completing the retake form which includes:
1) A parent and student signature
2) Complete all assignments and additional review for retake.
3) A plan of how to study for future exams.
4) Arranging a time with their teacher to retake an exam OUTSIDE of class time.
***All retake assessments must be completed prior to the next unit test. If a student would like multiple assessments, he or she must schedule their time carefully to plan the moments needed to review and take each. He or she must frequently communicate with their teacher to complete all retake assessments prior to the next exam.
***All tests, retests and alternative assessments must stay in the classroom in individual student folders. Students may review and correct their work within the room.
Except for meetings your teacher is available to help you before and after school daily. You are welcome to schedule ahead or you may simply drop by.
School Wide Policy:
Tardies: 0-10 minutes unexcused
10 minutes- end of class: absence unexcused
Tardy Response.
0-2 Warning
3 Call home
4+ Long form