Algebra II/Trig Syllabus

Mrs. Mohandas

Room #228Phone: (510) 656-5711 Ext. 46428

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Course Description-

This is a college preparatory course that fulfills one year of the high school mathematics graduation requirements as well as the UC admission requirements. Topics include the Linear Functions, Linear Systems, Matrices, Quadratic and Polynomial Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Rational and Radical Functions, Conic Sections, Probability and Statistics, Sequences and series, and Trigonometric Functions . Students will learn required state standards for Algebra 2. Please check the state web site for the standards.

Required materials:

The required supplies for the course are a binder with three dividers (warm-up, class work , and Homework) graph paper, ruler(prefer centimeter and inches),, pencils, colored pencils , eraser and a graphing calculator (TI-83x, 84x, or 89x). Students should bring these along with the covered textbook to every class.

Textbook: Algebra 2 by Holt Rinehart, Wilson.

Outcome Alignment

Personal Responsibility: students will demonstrate their success with this outcome by completing assignments on time, coming to class prepared, and utilizing all available resources including tutorial time, classmates, and appointments with instructor.

Civic Responsibility: Students will behave appropriately for a serious course in Mathematics. Students will work with fellow classmates and respect other’s property.

Communication: Students will develop an increasing level of skill at listening, speaking, reading, and writing to demonstrate understanding of Mathematical ideas.

Critical Thinking: students will demonstrate growth in problem solving using a variety of methods.

II. Homework Requirements and Policies

Homework:

Homework will be assigned every day. Late work will be accepted only for excused absences.

Students are expected to

  • Do homework in a timely manner.
  • Present their work in a neat, clear, organized way. Just giving the answer is not acceptable. For full credit, you need to show all relevant drawings, proof steps, formulas, algebraic operations, etc. that will demonstrate that you know how to solve the problem fully.

Classwork:

Students are expected to

  • Come prepared for each class: bring the textbook, notebook and the required supplies.
  • Participate in class by paying attention, taking good notes, asking and answering questions, volunteering answers, working at the board, and contributing to discussions.
  • Work cooperatively in groups.

Quizzes and Tests:

For each chapter, there will be typically a few quizzes as well as one test at the end. All completed quizzes and tests will be made available for review in class, however the teacher will retain control of them.

Cheating will result in ‘zero’ credit on the given work, referral to an administrator, and/or parent contact.

Make-up Work:

Students will be allowed to make up missed assignments only if they had an excused absence. It is the students’ responsibility to get the missed assignments and to make arrangements to make up any missed quiz or test.

Available Help:

You can make an appointment with your teacher for additional help.

In addition, the textbook publisher’s web site has several very helpful features:

  • the complete text of the book
  • a video presentation of each example in the textbook
  • hints for solving some problems
  • extra examples and problems
  • short interactive quizzes for each lesson
  • Tutorials –
  • Students are encouraged to seek help outside of class. It is helpful to solicit help from your peers first and foremost. Students who lack understanding, do poorly on a test or receive an NOF are strongly encouraged to attend tutorials on Wednesday and Thursday. It is the responsibility of all students to seek help during the tutorial when needed.

III. Class Rules

Aside from all the standard school rules,

  • Be in your assigned seat, ready to work when the tardy bell rings.
  • Show respect to the instructor and to other students.
  • Do not leave or change your assigned seat without permission.
  • Remain in your seat until after you are dismissed upon the finishing bell.
  • Keep your area clean at all times.
  • No personal grooming, chewing gum, eating or drinking. (Bottled water is allowed.)

IV. Grading Standards

Course grades are cumulative through the end of each semester and progress reports are issued quarterly. Student performance will be assessed in the categories listed below and weighted scores will determine the letter grade.As there are no finals in the first and third quarters, the categories are weighted differently for the mid-semester report card than for the semester grade.

Weighted Categories:

1st/3rd Quarter / 1st/2nd Semester
Homework/Class work/Projects / 20% / 20%
Quizzes / 20% / 20%
Tests / 60% / 40%
Final / 0% / 20%

Grade Distribution (after rounding)

94 – 100% …… A
90 – 93% …… A–
87 – 89% …… B+
84 – 86% …… B / 80 – 83% …… B–
77 – 79% …… C+
74 – 76% …… C
70 – 73% …… C– / 60 – 69 % ----- I
0 – 59 % ----- N/C

Contracts: At the end of each semester, contracts will be available to students with a final grade of 60-69% and completing at least 70% of all homework on time. Students must put contract requests in writing and the contract itself must be signed by you, your parents, and me.

Strategies for Success
  • Study every day.
  • Work on assignments every day.
  • Review often.
  • Be active in class.
  • Take advantage of the tutorials and your teacher’s assistance.

Parents / Guardians: Your participation in encouraging your child and helping him or her at home is very important and greatly appreciated. If a question arises, please feel free to call me at school, send a note with your child, e-mail me or make an appointment to meet with me. If it is convenient, please provide your daytime phone number so that we can communicate more effectively.

Please complete and sign the attached form to indicate that you read and understand this course syllabus. The attached response form needs to be turned in as soon as possible.

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