Kell High School
AMDM
Advanced Mathematical Decision Making
Syllabus
Kell High School 2013-2014
Mr. Koudele (Coach K) – Mr. Sellers (Coach Sellers)
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Course Description: Welcome to AMDM! This is an exciting and dynamic course in which we will work together to explore ways that math is used in the “Real World”. This course requires that you use all the skills learned in Math I, Math II and Math II in order to investigate and solve application problems. We are very excited about this class and hope to have an amazing year.
First Semester Topics Covered / Units of Study
è Unit I: Analyzing Numerical Data
§ Using Ratios, Rates, and Percents
§ Using Averages, Weighted Averages, and Indices
§ Estimating Large Numbers
§ Using Check Digits to Validate Identification Numbers
è Unit II: Probability
§ Determining Probabilities
§ Everyday Decisions Based on Probabilities
§ Expected Value
è Unit III: Analyzing Statistical Studies
§ Case Study Analysis
§ Univariate Data
§ Bivariate Data
§ Statistical Investigations
§ Statistical Analyses
§ Sources of Variability
Second Semester Topics Covered / Units of Study
Unit IV: Using Recursion in Models and Decision Making
· Relationships in Data
· Recursion in Exponential Growth and Decay
· Recursion Using Rate of Change
· Recursion in Cyclical Models
Unit VI: Decision Making in Finance
· Future Value of an Investment
· Present Value of an Investment
· Building an Investment
· Using Credit – Filing Income Taxes – Understanding Credit Cards
Unit VII: Networks and Graphs
· Circuits, Paths and Graph Structures
· Spanning Trees
· Graph Scheduling
· Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) Charts
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS
All students will actively participate in class.
All students will present work to class.
All students will present work that reflects their best abilities.
All students will be responsible to complete any outside work.
All students will be challenged.
All students will experience successful problem solving.
Grading:
Grading Scale100 - 90 / A
89 - 80 / B
79 – 74 / C
73 – 70
Below 70 F GF / D
Homework/Classwork/Participation 5%
Quizzes/Small Presentations 15%
Test/Projects/Presentations 65%
Final Exam 15%
Attendance / Missed Assignments:
AMDM is a rigorous course and much of what we learn in this class will come from in-class projects, group discussions, and collaborative projects. Regular attendance in this class is crucial to students’ success. In the event of an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain any missed / make-up work and turn it in within the same number of days that he / she was absent. If a test or major project is missed, that student will be responsible for completing that on the day that they return. If an absence occurs the class period before a test or project, the student will be required to complete the test or project on the assigned day since all major grade assignment dates are given at the beginning of each unit.
Supplies:
· 3-Ring Binder Devoted to AMDM (recommend 2.5inch-3inch)
· Notebook and Graph Paper
· Calculator
· Smartphones – (if possible) – we may download helpful apps
Classroom Expectations:
We expect students in this class to reach beyond a high school level.
· Come Prepared: Be ready to learn; have paper, pen/pencil, book, planner, and homework.
· Always Respectful: No talking back-use appropriate tone when speaking, no derogatory language or swearing, don’t speak out of turn; be polite to every person on campus.
· In The Proper Place: Be in class on time; don’t wander the building, have a hall pass, use the closest restroom.
· Engaged in Learning: Participate, pay attention, take notes, complete class assignments, don’t interrupt when another person is speaking.
· Show Responsibility: Complete assignments, turn in work on time, do your own work
· Sleeping, or the appearance of sleeping, will not be allowed
· Only Drinks with LIDS – don’t make a mess with any food
· NO CELL PHONES USE – Until REQUESTED
· NO CHARGING OF CELL PHONES IN MY CLASS - EVER
· All assignments that are turned in must be neat, well-organized, and of the HIGHEST QUALITY.
· How and why your (team) work is created is KEY in this class. You will be required to COMPLETELY justify all work in both written and verbal form (no questions left unanswered).
· Everyone on the team is responsible and accountable to each other and themselves.
· Tenacity is required… not only in this class, but in life beyond high school and college!
The contents of this course syllabus can be changed at any time by the teacher with or without prior notice to the students and/or parent(s) / guardian.
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