ALGEBRA 2
Welcome to Algebra 2!
This
course is the third in the regular college preparatory mathematics program at
Analy. This class will prepare you for
college (UC and CSU require 3 years of college prep math), many careers, and
life. Our goal is to continue to develop
and use advanced algebraic concepts and skills confidently in all types of
problems. It is expected that you have passed Algebra 1 and Geometry with a ‘C’
or better and that you have passed the high school exit exam (HSEE). It is
necessary that you remember and can use the basic algebra skills that you
learned in Algebra 1. Some of the topics
we will study have applications that you will be able to use now; however, many
provide a stepping stone to more advanced mathematics and science. We will be working from the McDougal Littel book, Algebra 2.
Required tools:
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3-ring binder
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Composition book (with sewn binding)
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Pencil and eraser
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Red pen
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Lined paper
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Graph paper
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Book
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Scientific calculator
Assignments:
You
will be given at least 1 assignment everyday.
Just like in sports, dance, music, acting, etc. you must practice math
with focus in order to succeed. This class requires a great deal of hard
work and concentration. You must
do your homework every night and concentrate while you are working to succeed
in Algebra 2. An assignment sheet will be posted on my
website for each chapter. It is
important to get the phone number of at least 2 classmates to check on
assignment changes. Points are earned by
completeness of assignment, neatness, showing work, self correcting and
accuracy.
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Every assignment must be done on a separate piece of paper in pencil
and be properly labeled. No name means no credit. I will not
grade papers done in pen.
│ Name
│ Algebra 2, per
│ Assignment #
______________________________________________________│___________________________________________________________
1. │
2. │
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You must write each problem and show work. Draw any diagrams associated with the
problem. Use a complete sentence to
answer word problems. Please box your
final answer.
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The text book is available online. The link is on my website.
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Fold your paper in half vertically and work down the paper using no
more than 2 columns. Do not crowd your work.
Leave a blank line between each problem so corrections can be made.
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Problems must be numbered and in order.
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Check all odds in the back of the book. Check evens in class.
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Show all corrections made with a red pen.
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Homework is due at the beginning of the next class. I do
not accept late work. Be sure to
bring work home the day of class.
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I will check each
day to be sure that you have done the assignment. If all problems are written
out and have work shown, I will consider your assignment completed. Do not
erase work and leave a problem blank.
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Some assignments will be
collected and graded for accuracy. Some assignments will only be checked for
completeness on the due date.
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Work that is turned in late due to an excused absence must be marked
“absent” with the date(s) absent at the top of the page. All absent work should be in by the Monday
following your return.
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Any work turned in late due to an unexcused absence will not be
accepted.
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Homework is the key to
understanding and success in Algebra 2! Assignments build on each other. Skipping one
assignment could make understanding the rest very difficult.
Portfolio/Notebook:
Your
math portfolio consists of the composition book with daily notes and warm ups
and a separate, well-organized 3 – ring notebook for this class. You need to have three sections in your
notebook. All work should be dated, labeled
and filed in reverse order in your notebook.
These will be checked randomly.
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Information section- Keep your assignment sheets, syllabus, information
sheets for projects, etc. here.
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Assignments- all assignments should be kept
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Other- anything that doesn’t fit into the previous categories should go
here i.e. projects, writing topics, notebook checks, group work, …
Tests and Quizzes:
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You will take one to two quizzes per chapter. Some will be announced, some will not.
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You will take a chapter test each chapter. These will cover the current chapter and
possibly some material from previous chapters.
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If you are absent the day before a test, you will still be expected to
take the test with the rest of the class.
If you miss the two classes before the test, you may opt to take the
test the next tutorial.
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Make-up tests or quizzes will be given only at tutorial. For an excused
absence, make–up will be allowed within two tutorial periods.
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If your absence is unexcused on a test or quiz day, you will receive a
0 on the test or quiz.
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There is no speaking, turning around or passing of items during the
entire testing time, even if you are finished. No sharing calculators.
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Cheating will not be tolerated! If a student is caught cheating, there
will be no points awarded and no chance for make-up. A referral to the administration will be
given.
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After completing the test or quiz, you should work on the assigned
homework.
Participation:
You
are expected to participate fully in and out of class. Your participation is therefore part of your
grade. You may earn points by answering
questions, presenting homework solutions, or completing extra assignments given
by me. Participation points may also be
lost if you do not meet the following expectations.
Expectations:
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RESPECT: In order for us to have a
successful and fun year, we must all show respect for everyone that enters this
room. This includes using only
appropriate language. Everyone needs to
feel safe in order to participate.
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Cheating: All work that is
turned in must be your own. I will
follow the school policy for cheating.
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Tardies: You are
expected to be in your seat and prepared to learn when the bell rings. I will follow the school tardy policy.
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Absences: If you are not in class, you are responsible for finding out
what you missed and turning in assignments by the Monday after you return. You should get two classmates’ phone numbers
in case of an emergency. If you cut
class, be prepared to face the consequences which include a detention or work
program, a call home, and no credit for work.
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Take care of your personal needs before class. You
will be allowed 3 trips from class per quarter without penalty. Each trip after
3 will result in loss of participation points for that day. If you do not use
your 3 per quarter, you will be awarded extra participation points.
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Anything that is distracting from your or others learning process is
not allowed and will be taken away. This
includes other class assignments, make up, cell phones, ipods,
etc. Participation points will also be
lost.
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Any problem that arises will be dealt with immediately with a call
home, a detention, a work program and/or a referral.
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Remain in your seat until the bell rings.
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I expect to have an educational and fun year. I am here to support you and your
learning. Please come see me when you
need help.
Grades:
Tests/Quizzes: 50%
Assignments: 25%
Participation: 5%
Final: 20%
Grades
will be available on my website and updated every couple of weeks. . You should
always be aware of your grade. If you
have any questions about your grade, ask me.
I
use a standard grading scale:
A 90 – 100%
B 80 – 89%
C 70 – 79%
D 60 – 69%
F Below 60%
You
must pass this class with at least a ‘C’ to move to Trigonometry.
Tutorials
are a wonderful time to get a little extra help or to just get some work done.
If at any time during the year you are having difficulties, please come see
me. Together we can work out almost
anything.
If
you need to contact me outside of the classroom:
mtrevino.ahs@wscuhsd.k12.ca.us
I have read the 2013 - 2014 Algebra 2 syllabus:
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