Algebra II Course Description Lynn Pearson
Ph. # 210-3283
Welcome to Algebra II.
Algebra is.... a search to find what is missing. In Algebra II, we just find twice as much!
Materials :
Please bring these materials to class everyday :
A 3-ring binder with notebook paper.
A graphing calculator is required. I would recommend the TI-83/Plus or the TI-84/Plus. Please do NOT purchase
a graphing calculator other than one of these as I will not be able to take the time to help you figure out how to use it. Also, you will not be allowed to use calculators with capabilities beyond the TI-84/Plus on graded work.
Graph Paper
Pencils (mechanical pencils never need sharpening, although regular pencils are fine)
Your textbook: Glencoe Algebra 2
Grading :
* You can expect homework almost every night, regardless of what day of the week it is.
* Each homework assignment is worth 10 points. Every 10 homework assignments is worth a quiz grade (for a total of 100
points). Daily homework will NOT be accepted late. Some homework assignments may be collected for a quiz
grade. You will be given notice of this when the work is assigned. Graded homework submitted late, will lose
points each day it is overdue.
* I GIVE POP QUIZZES!!!! Always be prepared.
* You will always be given notice of upcoming tests.
* Both a Mid-term and a Final Exam are required.
* To compute grades at the end of each 6 weeks: All quizzes count once; all tests (except the Midterm and Final) count
twice. The mean is then used with these numbers.
* The highest possible report card grade is 100.
* There is no extra credit available and there are no bonus questions on quizzes or tests. Therefore, it is extremely important
that you are familiar and comfortable with the material as we go along. Ask questions and/or come in for extra help
so you don’t fall behind.
HOT TIPS!!
Do NOT be afraid to ask relevant questions or to ask for extra help.
Show your work. That way I can show you where and how you can improve.
Organize your work. Keep a notebook! Take good notes. Stay organized. If you get organized and remain organized,
your grades will improve.
Attend class everyday. If you must be out, get the notes from a friend (who takes good notes!) and make up your work immediately or you will fall far, far behind.
I may assign odd numbered questions for homework. You will find the answers to these questions in the back of your book. Use these answers to check your work or for help you if you get stuck. I give Pop quizzes. If you don't
practice the skills, you won’t pass the quizzes. If you can’t pass the quizzes, you won’t pass the tests.
I am here to help you succeed. I cannot force you to succeed.
Good luck. Be willing to work. Don’t give up.
General Classroom Procedures:
* When you first get to class: sharpen your pencil, be seated, and have your homework on your desk with your name on it.
I usually check homework first thing, and if it’s not on your desk - it doesn't count!! This is a very good reason to
organize your notebook! It’s also a very good reason to be in class and ready to go on time.
* Seating arrangements will be assigned. Please let me know if you need to sit someplace specific and I will try to
accommodate you.
* Keep your bookbag and other personal belongings under your desk, where they do not pose a safety hazard in the aisles.
* Use the restroom and get water between classes.
Rules :
Follow all school rules. Be respectful. Be appropriate. Do your personal best.
*** Behaviors that prevent others from learning will not be tolerated.
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This course will be challenging. It will make you think. Be persistent. Ask questions. ......Don't be shy about asking questions.
At many times while taking math courses, especially higher level math such as Algebra, you will find yourself asking the age old question: "WHEN am I EVER gonna have to USE THIS?" The most important thing you will learn from ANY math class is the ability to think. To reason, to analyze, to proceed logically through a series of instructions - these are the things you will learn as you progress through the field of Mathematics. You may never actually need to use the Pythagorean Theorem in your day to day life.... but you will need to know how to think.
What We’ll Be Talking About or What you should expect to learn in Algebra II
* Solving and graphing equations and inequalities
* Systems of equations, inequalities, and their graphs
* Relations and functions; composition of functions
* Complex (Imaginary) numbers
* Graph analysis
* Polynomials
* Operations with algebraic fractions
* Radical expressions and equations
* Exponential and logarithmic functions
* Trigonometric functions
* Conics
* Discrete math (matrices, sequences, series, and limits) ........as time allows
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