SYLLABUS

Course Syllabus and Guidelines for Algebra II – Miss Amor

Referencing Textbook
Texas Algebra II by Berchie Woods Gordon-Holliday, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill - Glencoe/McGraw Hill - 2007 
Blog Site
http://fortheloveofalgebraii.blogspot.com/
Course Description and Expectations
Algebra II is a continuation of Algebra I, which is also a Pre-requisite.  The Algebra II course reflects the belief that the San Antonio School for Inquiry and Creativity educational community fosters academic excellence and responsible citizenship in a positive, safe and respectful environment in order to develop productive contributors to society.
Algebra II students are expected to:
  • Write effective solutions to problems and projects
  • Present solutions to problems effectively
  • Use a variety of appropriate resources including the computer and calculator to solve mathematical problems
  • Employ multiple critical and creative thinking strategies in reasoning and problem solving
  • Demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation of how mathematics can be used outside the mathematics classroom
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
  • Identify, state the properties and perform arithmetic operations on real numbers in any format
  • Solve systems of linear equations and in two or three variables using algebraic and matrix methods
  • Solve quadratic equations and real world applications modeled by quadratic functions
  • Graph and analyze the graphs of quadratic equations
  • Find probability of various single, compound, dependent and independent events
  • Perform algebraic, composition and inverse operations on functions
  • Solve systems of non-linear equations
  • Find the equations of linear functions and use those equations to solve real world applications
  • Solve real world applications which use systems of linear equations in two or three variables using algebraic and matrix methods
You are expected to bring the following materials to class every day:
 Lined paper, Graph paper & Pencils and eraser
General Classroom Behavior
  • You are expected to contribute to classes and work cooperatively whenever the situation requires.
  • You are expected to come to class prepared and you are responsible for all missing work
  • You are expected to use pencil and show work for all mathematics on homework, class work, projects, tests and quizzes
  • There will be no leaving the room except for emergencies, which should not occur often.
  • No eating or drinking in the classroom.
  • No electric devices in class

Grading Policy
Your grade consists of tests, quizzes, homework, class work, journal writing and projects which are assigned a point value.
Tests will account for about 40% of your grade; Participation 10%; Quizzes for 20%, Homework for 20%; Projects and Classwork, etc. 10%
Homework
Homework is very important when learning mathematics.  Homework assignments (posted on my blog) will be given 2 or 3 times a week and will often be graded. You must use pencil to get full credit. 
Make-up Work
If you miss a test, a quiz, project or a significant class work assignment (or a homework assignment (posted on my blog) for any reason, you are expected to make it up. Generally, you will be given up to one week from the day you return to make up that assignment.  No late Assignments accepted……
Incomplete work, for any reason, will count as a 0. Quizzes and tests may be made up after school and Saturday.
Extra Help
If you are having trouble with any material, you are expected to seek extra help from me.  I will be available after school in room from Monday to Thursday and on Saturday by appointment.Bottom of Form



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