Algebra 2

Fall 2016

Mrs. Vescan Ioana

Room 211

Algebra 2, Bellman, Bragg, Charles, Hall, Handlin, Kennedy;Prentice Hall Mathematics

Topics in the First Semester Includes:

  1. Tools of Algebra 2: solving equations, inequalities, using linear models
  2. Function Families: characteristics, parent functions, transformations, comparing functions
  3. Solving systems of equations and inequalities: by graphing, by substitution, by elimination, linear programming, systems of equations with non-linear equations.
  4. Quadratic equations and functions: proving properties, transformations, factoring, solving quadratic equations using the quadratic formula, complex numbers
  5. Polynomial Functions: properties, transformations, solving higher degree equations, operationg with polynomials

Classroom Behavior and Attendance Expectations:

  1. The Student Code of Conduct is always in effect: no coats, hats, electronic devices, food or drink in class.
  2. There will not be any passes in the first or last10 min of the class, and no passes without your planner.
  3. The DearbornPublic School attendance policy is in effect: placement on audit (10 absences) may result in reduced credit. You will be marked tardy if you are not in the room when the bell rings.
  4. Bring all materials daily: composition graph notebook, textbook, planner, pencil.
  5. Be ready to participate as soon as class begins: start on the bell work
  6. Use available time to work on the assignments.
  7. For hall passes you will need your planner.
  8. You are to remain seated until the bell rings.

Notes , Homework and Participation:

  1. Notes and examples will be given daily. Taking good notes will help with homework and when studying for quizzes and tests.
  2. Homework will be assigned daily.
  3. Homework will be checked daily.
  4. SLOTS ( bell work) will be assigned daily.

Quizzes and Tests:

  1. Slot Quizzes will be given every Friday
  2. Quizzes will be given frequently, with points to vary.
  3. Tests will be given at the end of each chapter.

Make-Up Policy:

  1. When absent make sure you ask for the missing work and you will complete it before the assignment is returned to the class.
  2. If you are absent the day before a quiz or a test, you will be expected to take the quiz or test on the day it is given.
  3. Quizzes or tests missed due to extended absences will be made up on a timely basis. You must make arrangements with your teachers. All make –ups are to be done before or after school. You will not be pulled out of class.

Every day homework and worksheets will be posted on iblog:

Student Evaluation and Grading Procedures

Assessment will fall into two categories:

Summative: assessment that measure mastery of the objectives in a unit: chapter tests or projects

Formative: Assessments that measure learning along the way: bell work, homework, class work

and quizzes

Formative assessments together will count as 20% of the student’s final grade and summative assessments together will count as 80% of the student’s final grade.

Grading scale:

93-100A 73-77 C

90-92A- 70-72 C-

88-89B+ 68-69 D+

83-87B 63-67 D

80-82B- 60-62 D-

78-79C+ 0-59 E

Academic Dishonesty:Cheating is an automatic zero. A grade of zero will be given to all involved, with absolutely no chance of a make-up.

Extra Help:

Extra help is available and welcome after school in room 211 every day with prior notification.

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