Advanced Mathematics

Instructor: Miss Rensch e-mail: lre@kia-china.org phone: 14787462172 Text: Advanced Mathematical Concepts: Precalculus with Applications Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Copyright @ 2001 times available to help**: lunch and after school (except onsomeWednesdays) Pre-requisites: Algebra I, Geometry, **If you plan to come for help, please let me know ahead of time. Thanks Algebra II

Course Syllabus for 2011-2012 School Year

Course Content
First Semester
Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: Linear Relations and Functions Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities Graphs and their Characteristics Polynomial and Rational Functions Trigonometric Function Graphs of Trigonometric Functions Trigonometric Identities and Equations Approximate Time Frames 2+ weeks 2 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 2+ weeks

Semester 1 Exam

Second Semester
Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit 7: 8: 9: 10: 11: 12: 13:

Trigonometric Identities and Equations (cont.) Vectors and Parametric Equations Polar Coordinates and Complex #s Conics Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Sequence and Series Introduction to Calculus

2+ 2 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+ 3

weeks weeks weeks weeks weeks weeks weeks

Semester 2 Exam

Grading Policies
Computation of Semester Grades
Participation: 10% Homework, assignments, and projects: 30% Notebook: 5% Tests and Quizzes: 30% Semester Exam: 25%

Participation Grade (10% of course grade)

Students can earn participation points by completing bellwork in a conscientious and timely manner, behaving in a way which facilitates learning, and coming to class prepared.

Each student begins each quarter with 50 participation points.

Bellwork: Every bellwork assignment has a potential value of 1 point, so approximately 35 to 40 additional points can be earned each quarter for completion of bellwork assignments. Behavior: Disruptive behaviors will incur deductions of 2 points. Examples include talking excessively despite warnings to quiet down, working on homework for

another class, sleeping during class, playing with electronic devices, and not being seated when the bell rings. Preparedness: Lapses in preparedness will incur deductions of 1 point. Examples include leaving the classroom to obtain required materials such as a pencil or notebook and using class time to go to the restroom. In terms of needing to go to the bathroom during class time, illness will be taken into consideration.

Homework, assignments, and projects (30% of course grade)

Homework Grades: Collected Homework: Grade is based on how much of the assignment is completed correctly. Participation Homework: Grade is based on how much of the assignment is completed. Late Homework Collected Homework: For each class-day an assignment is late, 10% will be deducted from the grade, up to 25% off. (Parent & Student Handbook) Participation Homework: Work that is turned in late must be made up during break, lunch, or after school.
Turning in homework after an absence:*
Planned Absences: Homework should be turned in the day the student returns. Unplanned Absences: Generally the student will is allowed one class-day for each day missed. For example, if a student is absent on Monday and Tuesday, he/she has until Thursday to turn in assignments missed during the absence.
*refer to the Student & Parent Handbook for more complete explanations

Notebook (5% of course grade)

Notebook Quizzes: Each quarter, one or two notebook quizzes will be given during class time. Questions will be related to the organization of the notebook, information in the note/handout section, and homework problems from previously assigned homework. Therefore, if you do not understand a homework question, you need to seek help. Students can use their notebook (and brain) to answer the questions.

Semester Exams (25% of course grade)

Semester Exams will be comprehensive

Retakes
If you score below 75% on a test or assignment, it is recommended that you retake the test or correct the assignment. Before a student can correct an assignment or retake a test, he/she must demonstrate comprehension of the previously misunderstood material. Therefore, the student would generally be expected to meet with me at break, lunch or after school prior to retaking the test or correcting the homework.

Cheating
Cheating is not acceptable. Homework If a student is caught cheating on a homework assignment, he/she will receive a score of 0% for that assignment. Helping classmates grow in their understanding of the material is encouraged, but allowing other students to copy your homework is considered cheating. Tests If a student is caught cheating on a test or quiz, he/she will need to retake the test or quiz and will receive 50% of earned grade on the retake.

Classroom Guidelines
1. Be respectful of others Examples Talk only when others are not talking Be encouraging 2. Be respectful of school property Examples Write only on paper or in your notebooks Throw trash in the trashcan 3. Be prepared for class Examples Bring textbook and notebook to class Bring paper and writing utensil(s) to class Be in your seat ready to begin class when the bell rings. Consequences for misbehavior If there is a problem with your behavior at some point, I will: 1. Give you a verbal warning in class 2. Meet with you privately during or outside of class times 3. Contact your parents and assign you a teacher supervised work duty 4. Meet with your parents, assign you a work duty, send you to the office, etc. The complete discipline policy for KIA can be found in the Parent & Student Handbook

Class Materials
3Ring Binder or a spiral notebook with 2 folders one for handouts and one for homework ruler scientific or graphing calculator (refer to calculator policy below)

General Policies
Covering Textbooks Textbooks need to be covered by the Monday after school starts. Assigned Seats Each student will be assigned to sit in a specific seat. Periodically, the seating arrangement will be changed.

Tardies Developing a habit of timeliness is important, especially when you join the workforce. When a student is tardy, he/she will need to stand for 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes, depending on the number of minutes late the student arrives. If a student demonstrates a pattern of arriving late, further action will be taken. Realize that tardies will potentially have a negative impact on your bellwork grade Bellwork Generally, class will begin with a short assignment for you to complete. Please begin working on your bellwork assignment as soon as the bell rings. Homework 1. Writing Utensil: Homework should be done in pencil 2. Heading: Head homework papers in the manner illustrated below Name Date homework is due Class Assignment Bellwork Homework Notebooks 1. Note and Handout Section: At the top of each days notes should be the topic and date. The date should also be written at the top of each handout. Please maintain both notes and handouts in date order. If the student is using a three ring binder, integrate the notes and handouts. If the student is using a spiral notebook, the handouts should be stored in date order in a solder. 2. Homework Section: Homework papers and review sheets should be stored in an orderly fashion, organized according to date. Please save homework papers for a quarter and review sheets for the entire year. Calculators It has been my experience that there are educational benefits to restricting the use of calculators. When students compute by hand, they generally think more about number patterns and how concepts integrate. For those who are planning to take APs, the College Board limits the use of calculators on the math and science Advanced Placement exams. In addition, the majority of my former students, who have taken math in college, have found that their professors tend to restrict the use of calculators. Therefore, there will be times during the course when homework assignments and tests should be completed without the aid of a calculator. On the other hand, there will be certain units in which I will teach particular calculator skills and encourage the use of the calculator. Help Please feel free to ask for help after school, at lunch or at break. In addition, you are more than welcome to call me or e-mail me. (See contact information above)