Room 6 Teacher: Mrs. Anderson
Course
Overview:
This
course serves as a bridge to calculus.
Students will explore pattern development, mathematical analysis of
patterns, mathematical sequences and series, mathematical function groups,
trigonometry concepts and applications.
This course will incorporate the graphing calculator as a tool to
help the student focus on the ideas that lie at the heart of calculus.
*Each
student will be required to keep a math
journal in order to further develop mathematical skills and to apply their
knowledge of math to understand real-world problems. Also, each student is required
to keep all work in a binder. Binders
will be checked quarterly for neatness, completeness and organization.
*Homework is an
important part of learning mathematics and will be assigned daily. Every
assigned problem should be tried and the answer checked. It is permissible to discuss problems with
other students and relatives. It is not
permissible to copy another student’s work. Several projects will be assigned
throughout this course. Projects will count as a test grade. Late work
will not be accepted for any reason.
*Cheating will not be tolerated. Any student caught cheating will be given a zero
for the assignment or examination in addition to notification to the parents and to the administration. This applies to those receiving
answers as well as those giving answers. Examples of cheating are using
a cheat sheet, copying someone else's paper, allowing someone to copy your
paper, talking during a test.
*Attendance is a
significant part of your class participation percentage. It is vital to achieve the objectives
of this course. Extensive absences will
significantly lower your grade. You must bring in an excuse note
from your parent on the day of return for all absences. You are
responsible for finding out what you have missed while absent. If you know ahead of time that you will be
absent, you must get your work in advance in order to receive credit. There will be no makeup exams. If
you are absent due to suspension, you are entitled to the work missed, but you will not receive a grade for any missed material.
*Tardiness will not be tolerated. Extensive tardiness will tremendously affect
your grade due to the fact that here is a daily timed assignment
at the start of class everyday. This assignment cannot be made up if you are
tardy, so you will receive a zero. Get to class on time.
*Progress
reports
will be sent out each marking period, more if needed. My conference period is during third hour. If you have any questions about your child,
feel free to call at that time.
*Tutoring will be
offered after school on Tuesdays from 3:15
- 4:15 p.m. If you are having trouble understanding any work, this is
time to get extra help. Come with specific questions and problems in hand. Do
not wait until it is too late to get help.
*Website is available for this course. It includes course information and
requirements, copies of forms, monthly calendars, homework assignment schedule,
problems of the week, extra credit, helpful math links, etc. This site is should be very helpful to you.
It you do not have access at home, other places to get access are the public
library, computer class, a friend’s computer, etc. My website address is:
http:// www.andersonmath.inspiringteachers.com
*Grading
Policy
is as follows: Grading Scale is as follows:
Tests………...40% 90
– 100 A
Quizzes…………20% 89 – 80 B
Homework……….. 20% 79
– 70 C
Journal…………10% 69
– 60 D
Class participation……..10% 59
– below E
*Supplies required for
this course include:
1.
$20 textbook deposit (refundable
when book is returned at the end of the year)
*Always
come to class prepared with the
proper supplies, so that the daily task
can be completed promptly. Students are required to treat each other and
Mrs. Anderson in a respectful
manner.
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