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 handed
out. 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 in class with a red pen and state the number
incorrect on the top of the page.
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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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Homework that is complete on the due date will receive a stamp. Some
assignments will be collected and graded for accuracy.
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In order to receive a stamp:
All problems must be written out
All problems must show a sincere attempt, do not
erase work and leave blank
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No stamp means no credit.
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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.
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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. Trips from class will be limited.
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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.
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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%
I
will post grades about every two weeks.
Grades are also available on my website. 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:
824-2300 ext 8743
mtrevino.ahs@wscuhsd.k12.ca.us
I have read the 2011 - 2012 Algebra 2 syllabus:
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