Algebra II

Syllabus

Description:

This is a comprehensive course in algebra designed for the exceptional mathematics student. The class will emphasize symbol manipulation and linear equations, this will include algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, linear functions, graphs, laws of exponents, laws of logarithms, rational equations and expressions, polynomials, factoring, quadratics, and sequences/series.

Text: (Link to Online Text Book)

ALGEBRA II, Pearson/Prentice Hall 2007

PDFs of Book Chapters are at the bottom of the page!!!!

Key Concepts:

1. Functions

2. Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities

3. Systems of Equations

4. Matrices

5. Radicals

6. Complex Numbers

7. Exponents and Logarithims

8. Graph Transformations

9. Polynomials

10. Conic Sections and Circles

11. Rational Expressions

12. Sequences and Series

Required Materials:

1. Book

2. Notebook

3. Calculator

4. Pencil

Grading:

Grading Scale

Tests/Quizzes - 75%

There will be 1 unit test per 6-week grading period. Students will be able to use one 3x5 notecard on all tests. Students will generally take a cumulative quiz a week throughout the entire school year. Each six week test will be worth 100 points while the quizzes will vary in total points possible. All test and quiz points will be averaged together to make up 60% of the overall grade.

Classwork/Homework - 25%

Students must actively participate in class on a regular basis. Projects and various other in-class assignments will make up 40% of the overall grade. Homework is not always graded on a right or wrong basis, but completion of the assigned work is extremely important. Homework will not necessarily be graded on a daily basis, but it is important students do work on the assignments on a regular basis.

Retake/Relearn Policy

In order for students to earn a retake of a test or quiz. A student must complete the Test/Quiz Corrections within 5 school days of the Test/Quiz being returned. The corrections must be done on a separate sheet of paper, then the students fix the missed problems and write an explanation on why the student missed that particular question. This must be done for each question missed. After the corrections are done correctly the student will have the option of getting half points back on the Test/Quiz or Retaking the entire Test/Quiz. There are four assessments that are exempt from this policy, the 1^st and 2^nd Semester Midterms and Exams.

Extra Credit

It is not my intention for extra credit to take the place of other work. It is also not required for you to do it. Extra credit can help your grade up to 5%, but no more. The end of each grading term is not the time to ask for extra credit. I do not give out "special papers" for extra credit.

Semester Exams

Each semester will have a final exam. Each of the three grading terms and the semester exam make up one-fourth of the overall semester grade. Failure to take the semester exam will automatically guarantee a failing overall grade for the entire semester and no credit will be given to the student for the class.

Classroom Rule and Consequences:

Classroom Rule:

You can do anything you want in this classroom, provided it does not cause a problem for anyone else.

**Remember the teacher is part of the classroom as well.**

Consequences:

1. Verbal remediation

2. Processing form

3. Parents contact

4. Counselor contact

5. Student contract

6. Disciplinary referral to Assistant Principal

Cheating:

Cheating will not be tolerated in any way, shape, or form. Group work, the verbal sharing and exchanging of ideas, is encouraged. Simply giving a paper to a classmate to copy will not be tolerated and will result in a zero. All students must be able to verbally explain all answers questioned. Credit will only be given for correct explanations.

Homework will be the most crucial thing for you to do if you wish to succeed throughout the year. If you keep up with the homework and actually do the work yourself, then you should be well prepared for the tests and quizzes.