Math Models with Applications (MMA)

Italy High School

MMA Syllabus

Math Models with Applications (MMA)

Course Description

Mathematical Models with Applications is designed to build on knowledge and skills from previous courses. This additional math course provides a path for students to succeed in Algebra II and prepares them for various post-secondary choices.

Students learn to apply mathematics through experiences in personal finance, science, engineering, fine arts, and social science. Students use algebraic, graphical, and geometric reasoning to recognize patterns and structure, to model information, to solve problems, and to communicate solutions. Students will select from tools such as physical objects, manipulatives, technology (including graphing calculators, data collection devices, and computers), paper/pencil, and from methods such as algebraic techniques, geometric reasoning, patterns, and mental math to solve problems.

Pam Rigamonti

Italy High School

Room 121

Conference Time: 2:39-3:30pm

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact me at 972–483–7411 (leave a message and your call will be returned within 24 hours or email me at

Parents: The quickest method to contact me is via email. I always have access to my email and will respond rather quickly, if I am not in class. If at any time you wish to meet with me, please do not hesitate to contact me for an appropriate time to meet. I will be happy to set up a conference time convenient to your schedule.

Important Information:

• Attendance: Attendance is a priority. Missing instruction during a math class is very hard on the student. It is extremely important to be in every class if at all possible. Students must be present in class 90% of the time to receive credit for the class, regardless of the grade obtained in the class. If an absence cannot be avoided, it is the student’s responsibility to make up the work missed in class. Tutorials are available for students who have been absent.
• State Testing:Math Models with Applications is not a state tested course. However, course credit is given when a year-end final grade averages to be at least 70. If a student does not meet the passing requirement , accelerated instruction will be given. Italy High School will have accelerated instruction during the summer. Any high school student who fails a state required course will be required to attend summer school.

• Tutorials:

Monday-Thursday 3:00- 3:45pm

Math Models with Applications:

1st 6 Weeks / 4th 6th Weeks
Introduction to problem solving and mathematical models / Problem solving with financial models
2nd 6 Weeks / 5th 6 Weeks
Problem solving with probability and statistical models
and
Linear function models and problem solving / Modeling with exponential and trigonometric functions
3rd 6 Weeks / 6th 6 Weeks
Problem solving with quadratic and variation function models / Using geometric models to solve problems

**All material taught will align with the Texas Essential of Knowledge and Skills as set by the Texas Education Agency.

• Student Assessment: Weekly Quizzes, Unit Vocabulary Tests, Team Challenges, Projects, and Unit Tests are examples of how the student could be assessed. Students will be expected to complete open – end response type questions on all assignments, quizzes, and tests. Up to 15% of all independent work will be open – ended response.

• Grading:Each 6 week grade will be calculated using the following weighted percentages:

* 25%: Daily Work

* 35%: Quizzes/Class Activities

* 40%: Tests/Projects

Grades will be updated each week and will be available for view on Parent Portal each Monday. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time to discuss your student’s progress or grade.

• Extra Credit/Corrections:Due to the complexity of the coursework this year, students will be allowed to correct all Quizzes.Corrections must be done in tutorials before the end of the week when quizzes are returned. Extra credit is not available for the course due to the amount of work being done in class. There will be no test corrections allowed at this level of mathematics.
• Homework: Students will be given homework on occasion and will be expected to adhere to specified due dates. If a student does not complete the assigned material by the due date, 15 points will be deducted each day the work is late.

• Semester Exams:A comprehensive semester exam will be given at the conclusion of both semesters. A high school student may be exempt from eligible final exams if the student is passing ALL classes for the semester, has passed ALL state exams required to graduate, has ZERO “Unexcused Absences” AND has a 95% attendance rate in ALL classes.

• 10/10 Policy: Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom for any reason during the first or last ten minutes of class. If a student is not in class by the tardy bell, the student will be sent to the office for a tardy and given a consequence as outlined in the student code of conduct.
• Remind 101: There are occasions when a reminder text will be sent regarding my class. I urge you and your student to sign up for my Remind 101 to help ensure total preparation for my class. To participate in receiving text message reminders, simply text the number 81010 with the message @rig1mma. Rest assured that you will not receive advertisement texts and your phone number will remain private. You may choose to opt at any time by messaging ‘stop’ to the above number.

**Disclaimer**This syllabus is a tentative outline of these courses and may be changed as deemed necessary by the instructor at any time during the current school year.**