Accelerated Trigonometry/Pre-IB Mathematics

Department of Mathematics, Schenectady High School

Ms. J. Brendese
2010-2011

Course Description  This course is designed for students who have successfully
completed Geometry and wish to prepare for IB Math Methods. Special emphasis is
placed on the analysis of functions, advanced algebra, trigonometry and mathematical
applications. Pre-calculus topics are also incorporated where appropriate and an IB
Internal Assessment task will be completed as well. Students will take a school-level
midterm exam and will be prepared for the Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry Regents
exam to be administered in June, 2011.

Materials
          3-ring binder
          folder
          pens/pencils
text: Algebra 2 & Trigonometry (Prentice Hall)
TI-83, TI-83PLUS, TI-83PLUS Silver Edition, or TI-84 PLUS Silver
              Edition graphing calculator
***NOTE:  Graphing calculators will be available to students who do not own one for
use during class.  Due to their cost, these calculators may not leave the building. 
Students may come in during study halls, lunch, or after school if they need to use one
to complete an assignment. 
 
Classroom Procedures
        Students are to be in their seats by the time the second bell rings.  Students who
are not in the classroom by the time the second bell rings will be considered
tardy.  Consistently be tardy will adversely affect your grade.
     Students will not be allowed to leave the classroom during instructional
time for any reason, including trips to their locker or the bathroom. 
Exceptions will be made in emergency situations only.  No students will
be allowed to leave the room without their planner.
        All electronic devices (ESPECIALLY CELL PHONES) shall be turned off and
put away (ie. not ON or IN the desk) by the time the second bell rings.  Failure to
comply will result in the student being asked to leave class and bring the
electronic device to their house principal.
***ANY STUDENT USING A CELL PHONE DURING AN ASSESSMENT
WILL AUTOMATICALLY EARN A SCORE OF ZERO.***
        Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in a teacher detention, an
administrative referral, or removal from class based on the severity of the
 infraction.  Examples of inappropriate behaviors include, but are not limited to,
the following:
use of offensive language
talking while instruction is taking place or another student is asking a
question
throwing objects
taking things not belonging to you without permission
initiating unwanted physical contact
vandalism of instructional materials/furniture/property of others
        Please refer to the Student Handbook/Code of Conduct for further information
regarding school policies and procedures.
 
Homework
          Homework will be assigned at the completion of each lesson and is due at the
beginning of the following class – it is part your participation grade.  Students are
expected to be responsible for their own learning; homework is your opportunity to
practice what you have learned. Students will be provided with the answers to each
assignment and time will be allotted during the following class to address any
difficulties that students may encounter.  

Assessment & Grading

          Every week students will complete a quiz.  Students should expect 7-8 quizzes
per marking period.  One comprehensive exam will be given at the end of each marking
period. Other forms of assessment include class participation,
homework, and labs.  Grades will be determined as follows:
                             Quizzes                                             45%
                             Exams                                               25%
                             Cumulative Reviews                 10%
                             Participation                                     20%
***Students are responsible for making up missed assessments (both exams AND
quizzes) due to absences.  Arrangements should be made with the instructor outside of
class; failure to do so will result in a zero for the assessment.***
***Students have the opportunity to re-take quizzes and the two grades will be
averaged together.***
 
Participation
As per the Attendance Policy, the mathematics department has adapted the following
policy to determine the participation grade for the 2010-2011 academic year. 
Participation will equal 20% of each quarter’s grade – in determining this grade, the
following items will be among those considered. 
        Attendance will be part of this grade
        Students who arrive to class illegally more than halfway through a
period will not get credit for attendance.
         Students who are sent out of class for disciplinary reasons will not
get credit for attendance.
        Being prepared for class will be part of this grade; this includes having
completed the homework assignment from the previous lesson.
        Submitting work on time will be part of this grade.
        Being part of class discussion will be part of this grade.
        Completing each day’s activity will be part of this grade.
        Returning books will be part of this grade.
 
Extra Help/Miscellaneous Information
        Instructor is available either before or after school for additional help if you are
having difficulty; a calendar will be posted and filled in weekly to indicate
availability.  Please SEEK OUT EXTRA HELP immediately if you are having
difficulty with the material; mathematics is cumulative.
        Please refer to the following website for a weekly list of topics to be covered and
homework assignments, as well as other helpful information and links:  
www.infinitehorses.com
        Parents or guardians who wish to contact me may do so at either via email: 
brendesej@schenectady.k12.ny.us or by leaving a message with the Main Office: 
370-8190

Scope & Sequence

Topic Text Section(s) #
Classes

Functions
Relations & Functions 2-1 1
One-to-One Functions: Domains & Ranges 2-1 & Supplement 2
Types of Functions (Linear Functions) 2-3 & Supplement 1
Composition of Functions 6-6 1
Transformations as Functions: Shifting Functions 2-6 2
Inverse Functions (Domain/Range) 6-7 1
Direct & Inverse Variation 2-2, 8-1 1
Quadratic Equations
The Parabolic Function & Quadratic Models 4-1, 4-2, 4-5 1
Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square 4-2, 4-6 1
Writing the Equation of a Circle by Completing the 10-3 & Supplement .5
Square
Discriminant & Nature of the Roots 4-7 & NY-2 2
Solving Quadratic Inequalities Concept Byte p.256 1
Solving Linear-Quadratic Systems of Equations 4-9 1

Complex Numbers
Complex & Imaginary Numbers 4-8 & Supplement 2
Solving Quadratic Equations with Imaginary Roots 4-8 1
Operating on Complex Numbers (include magnitude) Supplement 2

Math Modeling
Plotting Data 2-5 0.5
Recognizing & Fitting Curves 2-5, 4-3, 5-8 2
Predictions 0.5
Quarter I Exam

Rational Expressions
Operating on Polynomials Supplement 2
Factoring a Polynomial Completely 4-4 & Supplement 1.5
Solving Higher Order Polynomial Functions 5-2, 5-3 .5
Reduce to Lowest Terms 8-3, 8-4 1
Multiplication & Division 8-4 & Supplement 1
Addition & Subtraction 8-5 2
Complex Fractions 8-5 1.5
Fractional Equations & Inequalities 8-6 & Concept Byte p. 550 2
Absolute Value Equations & Inequalities 1-6 1

Topic Text Section(s) #

Classes
Roots & Radicals
nth degree & Simplifying 6-1 1
Operations 6-2, 6-3 1
Rationalizing 6-2 & Supplement 1
Radical Equations 6-8 1

Exponents
Laws of Exponents: Negative & Zero Exponents p. 360 1
Fractional Exponents 6-4 1
Equations with Fractional/Negative Exponents 6-5 1
The Exponential Function 7-1, 7-2 1
Exponential Equations 7-5 2

Midterm Exam

Logarithms
The Logarithmic Function/Change of Base 7-3 1
Logarithmic Form of an Equation 7-3 1
Product, Quotient, & Power Rules 7-4 2
Logarithmic Equations 7-5 2

Trigonometric Functions
Right Triangle Trigonometry 13-8, 14-1, NY-3 2
Angles & The Unit Circle 13-2 2
Cofunctions 14-6 1
Reference Angles Supplement 1
Using Triangles to Find Unknown Trig Values 14-3 1.5
Radian Measure 13-3 1
Area of a Sector Supplement .5
Degree/Minute/Seconds Supplement .5

Trigonometric Graphs
Graphs of y = sin x, y = cos x, y = tan x 13-4, 13-5, 13-6 2
Amplitude, Period, & Frequency 13-1 & Supplement 1
Transformations of Trigonometric Graphs 13-7 1
Inverse Trigonometric Functions 14-2 1

Trigonometric Applications
Area of a Triangle 14-4 1
Law of Sines 14-4 1
The Ambiguous Case Concept Byte p. 927 1

Quarter III Exam

Topic Text Section(s) #

Classes
Trigonometric Applications (cont.)
Law of Cosines 14-5 1
Solving Triangles Supplement 2

Trigonometric Equations & Identities

Pythagorean Identities 14-1 1
Sum/Difference of Angles Identities 14-6 & Supplement 1
Double Angle Identities 14-7 0.5
Half Angle Identities 14-7 0.5
Solving Trigonometric Equations 14-2 & Supplement 2
Probability
Combinations, Permutations, & The Counting Principle 11-1 1.5
Basic Probability 11-2, 11-3 1
Bernoulli Experiments: “At Least/At Most” Supplement 2

Sequences & Series

Difference between Arithmetic/Geometric Sequence 9-1 1
Arithmetic Sequences & Series 9-2, 9-4 2
Geometric Sequences & Series 9-3, 9-5 3
The Binomial Theorem 11-8, Concept Byte p. 325 1
Sigma Notation 9-4 1

Statistics
Data Collection 11-7 0.5
Measures of Central Tendency 11-5 0.5
Measures of Dispersion NY-1, 11-6 1
The Normal Curve 11-9 & Concept Byte p. 740 1