Dr. Shane Goldstein Smith, Interim Principal Karen Schmidt, Elementary Head of School Erica F.

Erica F. Gagne, Middle & High School Head of School

Course Syllabus

Class Title: Advanced Algebra With Trigonometry
Instructor: Ms. Miller
Email Address: Mmiller60@cps.edu
Teacher Website:
Office Hours: Mondays and Thursdays after school until 5:00 (Rooms 1012 or
1219)

IB Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create
a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works
with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international
education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active,
compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

IB Learner Profile
Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers
Communicators Principled Open-Minded
Caring Risk-Takers Balanced
Reflective


Course Summary



Common Core Standards Addressed
Number and Quantities
Rational Numbers - Extend the properties of exponents to rational exponents.
N-RN.1 Explain how the definition of the meaning of rational exponents follows from extending the properties of integer exponents
to those values, allowing for a notation for radicals in terms of rational exponents. For example, we define 51/3 to be the cube root
of 5 because we want (51/3)3 = 5(1/3)3 to hold, so (51/3)3 must equal 5.
N-RN.2 Rewrite expressions involving radicals and rational exponents using the properties of exponents.

Complex Numbers - Perform arithmetic operations with complex numbers and Use complex
numbers in polynomial identities and equations.
N-CN.1 Know there is a complex number i such that i2 = 1, and every complex number has the form a + bi with a and b real.
N-CN.2 Use the relation i2 = 1 and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to add, subtract, and multiply complex
numbers.
N-CN.7 Solve quadratic equations with real coefficients that have complex solutions.

Algebra
Seeing Structure in Expressions- Interpret the structure of expressions and Write expressions in
equivalent forms to solve problems.

Dr. Shane Goldstein Smith, Interim Principal Karen Schmidt, Elementary Head of School Erica F. Gagne, Middle & High School Head of School
A-SSE.3 Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by
the expression.
A-SSE.2 Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For example, see x4 y4 as (x2) 2 (y2) 2, thus recognizing
it as a difference of squares that can be factored as (x2 y2)( x2 + y2).

Reasoning with Equations & Equalities - Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning
and explain the reasoning and Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically
A-REI.1 Explain each step in solving a simple equation as following from the equality of numbers asserted at the previous step,
starting from the assumption that the original equation has a solution. Construct a viable argument to justify a solution method.
A-REI.2 Solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give examples showing how extraneous solutions may
arise.
A-REI.11 Explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the graphs of the equations y = f(x) and y = g(x) intersect are the
solutions of the equation f(x) = g(x); find the solutions approximately, e.g., using technology to graph the functions, make tables
of values, or find successive approximations. Include cases where f(x) and/or g(x) are linear, polynomial, rational, absolute value,
exponential, and logarithmic functions.

Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions - Understand the relationship between
zeros and factors of polynomials and Rewrite rational expressions
A-APR.2 Know and apply the Remainder Theorem: For a polynomial p(x) and a number a, the remainder on division by x a is
p(a), so p(a) = 0 if and only if (x a) is a factor of p(x).
A-APR.3 Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable factorizations are available, and use the zeros to construct a rough graph of
the function defined by the polynomial.
A-APR.6 Rewrite simple rational expressions in different forms; write a(x)/b(x) in the form q(x) + r(x)/b(x), where a(x), b(x),
q(x), and r(x) are polynomials with the degree of r(x) less than the degree of b(x), using inspection, long division, or, for the
more complicated examples, a computer algebra system.
A-APR.7 (+) Understand that rational expressions form a system analogous to the rational numbers, closed under addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division by a nonzero rational expression; add, subtract, multiply and divide rational
expressions.

Functions
Building Functions - Build new functions from existing functions.
F-BF.5 (+) Understand the inverse relationship between exponents and logarithms and use this relationship to solve problems
involving logarithms and exponents.

Linear, Quadratic & Exponential Models - Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and
exponential models and solve problems.
F-LE.1c Recognize situations in which a quantity grows or decays by a constant percent rate per unit interval relative to
another.
F-LE.4 For exponential models, express as a logarithm the solution to abct=d where a, c, and d are numbers and the base b is 2,
10, or e; evaluate the logarithm using technology.

Interpreting Functions - Analyze functions using different representations.
F-IF.7c Graph polynomial functions, identifying zeros when suitable factorizations are available and showing end behavior.
F-IF.7d (+) Graph rational functions, identifying zeros and asymptotes when suitable factorizations are available, and showing
end behavior.
F-IF.7e Graph exponential and logarithmic functions, showing intercepts and end behavior.







Course Materials

Dr. Shane Goldstein Smith, Interim Principal Karen Schmidt, Elementary Head of School Erica F. Gagne, Middle & High School Head of School
Teacher will provide. Student is responsible for.
Graphed Paper Composition Book
Ebook Assingments

Binder With Tabs
Dry Erase Marker
Graphing Calculator (Recommended TI-84)
Pencils and sharpeners
Kleenex Box (Optional)
Additional Spiral Graphing Notebook (2
nd
Semester)

Grade Scale
A 100-93 B 92-85 C 84-77 D 76-69 F 68 and below

Grade Categories
CATEGORY PERCENTAGE FREQUENCY
Formative assessments: class
work, bell ringers, discussions,
class participation, etc.
35% Approximately 3 per week
Homework 10%
Approximately 4 times per
week
Quizzes 10% 1 per week
Summative Assessments:
Written tests, essays, and
summative projects
35% Minimum 2 per quarter
Semester Final 10% 1/semester

Zero Policy
Any grade put into GradeBook under the Homework category that has not been turned in to the classroom teacher
will receive a Zero (0%). Students that make an attempt at completing any homework assignment will receive at the
minimum a sixty-percent (60%).

Students may turn in homework assignment after the scheduled due date with a penalty up to the classroom teachers
discretion but will, at the minimum, receive a sixty-percent (60%)

Late homework assignments will NOT be accepted after the completion of the corresponding unit.

General Classroom Procedures
Rules & regulations as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct (SCC) will be strictly enforced for each student.
In addition, students in this class are expected to:
o Refrain from cell phone use and other electronics unless instructed, and food and gum in the classroom.
o Cleaning up materials and work areas- During the end of each class, I will give student at least five minutes to
clean up. The table managers bring materials to the storage and back, and everyone at the table is in charge of
cleaning up the area. Students know that they will not be dismissed until their area is clean and everything is
put away. I will rationalize this procedure daily. If students are done cleaning up early, they can help someone
else with clean up or work in their sketchbook.
o Getting up to get materials (Kleenex, pencil, etc)- Students may get up to sharpen pencils, ask to use the
bathroom, get Kleenex, or permission to use other materials only after Introduction to New Material and the
demonstration.
o Using the Bathroom- I expect that students have taken care of bathroom procedures before class or wait until
after class, as our class time is precious and we need to take advantage of every minute. However, I

Dr. Shane Goldstein Smith, Interim Principal Karen Schmidt, Elementary Head of School Erica F. Gagne, Middle & High School Head of School
understand that emergencies come up. When that situation arises, students need to come talk to me
individually, not in front of the class. I will allow them to use the bathroom, but I want to ensure that students
do not take advantage of this and also that the trips do not become a routine. For this reason, and to help
create that urgency in the classroom, students will come in during their lunch the day or the following day and
work to make up the time lost.
o Absences - One of the class jobs is the Absence Monitor, who keeps track of handouts and information for
students who are absent. There is a box organized by day for each grading period. A student missing a
worksheet or handout for whatever reason, will know where to find it there. However, in each class, the
absent monitor will collect papers for students who are not present. They will catch them up to speed during
the Do Now and if students have additional questions, they can talk to me once the class has begun working
independently if they did not have enough time before class.
Computer Access and Usage
Students who do not have access to a computer at home must make special arrangements for access to complete
assignments. All essays and projects required for class must be typed unless otherwise noted. This allows for students
and teachers to easily grade, edit, save, and access student work. Students will not always be given lab time to
complete assignments during class. It is the students responsibly to complete work and print out assignments
BEFORE arriving to class.

Semester Overview
Unit MYP Unit Question Concepts covered in
unit
Summative Assessment
1 How do patterns help us predict? Building and
Interpreting
Functions

2 How can I understand maximizing
through linear functions?
Systems of Equations
and Inequalities

3 How does symmetry affect how well
we understand a function?
Piecewise and
Absolute Value
Functions

4 Quadratic Functions
5 Are factors Polynomial Functions
6 Radical Functions and
Complex Numbers

7 Do all functions have inverses? Exponential and
Logarithmic
Functions

8 Rational Functions
9 Probability and
Statistics

10 Trigonometry


Academic Honesty Policy
The Ogden International School of Chicagos Academic Policy supports the schools mission statement to focus on a curriculum
that immerses an individual in a rich and safe environment, to obtain awareness of world cultures through language, studies, and
interactive field experiences, to apply skills necessary for global citizenship and competency, and to purposely align the Ogden
policy with the IB policy on Academic Honesty.


Dr. Shane Goldstein Smith, Interim Principal Karen Schmidt, Elementary Head of School Erica F. Gagne, Middle & High School Head of School

For all students, the school and IBO expect and support student integrity in conducting research, preparing work and projects, test-
taking, and collaborating with others. The school recognizes that in a knowledge-based century the value of knowledge is high, and
the freedom to share knowledge is essential. Academic dishonesty devalues knowledge and creates an atmosphere in which undue
restrictions must be placed on the sharing of knowledge.

Academic honesty: Behaving and working honestly in researching and presenting schoolwork. This includes respecting the
ownership of the ideas and material of other people and behaving appropriately when sitting for class.
Plagiarism: The representation of others thoughts or work as the students own in order to gain an unfair advantage. This includes
using others work without citation or sourcing.
Collusion: Allowing ones work to be copied or submitted for assessment by another. There are times when students will collaborate
with other students to complete their work. However, the final work must be independently produced, despite the fact it may be
based on the same or similar data and/or research as another student.
Duplication: Presentation of the same work for different assessment components or course requirements.
Cheating: Gaining an unfair advantage, including but not limited to:
Falsifying a record, data, etc.
Using notes or a test
Commissioning another person to do the work
Using an electronic language translator to launder language
Submitting work which has been submitted by yourself or another student
for a previous or different assessment task or for a task at a different school
Stealing papers, or downloading free papers from the internet
Having a parent or tutor do assignments/assessments

In addition to academic strengths, it is assumed that one's participation in IB is indicative of character traits which align with the IB
Learner Profile. Specifically, IB students are required to be principled learners who act with honesty and integrity. Without
exception, Ogden students are expected to adhere to a policy of strict academic honesty. Such a policy requires that students
carefully scrutinize their own actions and behaviors for incidences of cheating/plagiarism.

The aforementioned actions and behaviors have the potential to severely compromise the academic integrity of the individual and
The Ogden International School of Chicago as an institution. Under no circumstances will any such behaviors go without penalty.
Minimum penalties include academic sanctions for the individual/s involved in accordance with the CPS Uniform Discipline Code.
Major infractions will be handled by both the teacher and administration.













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Academic Honesty Policy. All Ogden students and their parents are required to review and sign
the Academic Honesty Policy.
Student Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________________

Student Signature: ____________________________________ Grade Level: ____________

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