Text     Algebra 2, Larson, et al. (2001). We will be working through the chapters 1 through 12, most likely; we may change topics at the end to include trigonometry.

 

Materials          Folder or a Binder.  There may be additional notes and/or handouts that you need to keep organized. All handouts will be 3-hole punched.

 

Overview         Algebra is a common way of thinking for all human beings; mathematicians have just formalized some of the ways in which algebra can be used for more complex situations.

 

Grading            Grades will be based on points. Earned points divided by the total possible points will determine your “average”. The points may be earned as follows: 

  • Homework:  Homework will be assigned daily.  Homework is checked at the beginning of class.  A reasonable amount of time to spend outside of class (completing assignments or studying) for each period in class is the time it takes each individual to prepare for the next class.
  • Quizzes:  Quizzes will be both announced and unannounced. Announced quizzes will vary in points, depending on the material; pop quizzes will be based on homework assignments or notebook contents.  Announced quizzes need to be made up if you are absent.  Pop quizzes are not made up.
     
  • Tests: Tests will generally cover a set of chapters and will vary in length and importance.  You will receive a review sheet before each test and a fair warning of the test date.
  • Other: miscellaneous other assignments will be given as deemed appropriate.

Note about late assignments: Homework needs to be done in a timely fashion, so late homework is of relatively little value. Credit will be given in special cases only.

 

Daily Procedures: 

  • Please enter class prepared to work. This means you have your notebook, something to write with and the assignments that are due. You will not be allowed out of the class to retrieve things from your locker. Have your homework due that day out on your desk.
     
  • Usually, homework will be checked by a quick walk around the room, so please have your homework in plain view as soon as you sit down. Unless told otherwise, you do your homework in your class notebook. Some homework assignments will be collected, but you will know ahead of time if it is to be collected.
     
  • Your homework assignment(s) will also be written down at the beginning of class. Write down your assignment.
  • Successful participation in this class will involve both listening and speaking. Listening politely generally looks like your eyes are on the speaker (unless you are writing in your notebook) and sounds like only one person at a time is speaking.   Always ask when you have a question.
  • If you finish with an activity and are waiting for your classmate, read in your textbook or another book in the classroom, ask what other way you might be of assistance.
  • Dismissal time:  If it’s time to go and class is still proceeding, continue proper participation procedures.  Class will wrap up quickly, in plenty of time to proceed to your next class. Wait until the end of class is properly signaled.

Procedures for special occasions:

  • I will be available for extra help on every day from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m., except Wednesdays, and other times by appointment.  Mondays are designated days for mathematics. Let me know if you plan on coming in for extra help.  If you are absent or tardy, please see me outside of class.  You are responsible for finding out missed work.  You are also responsible for turning in work that was due the day you missed.