NHS PRE-AP ALGEBRA II
JAMES R. ROGERS, Mathematics Teacher since 1969
B.S., Mathematics Education, University of Louisiana at Monroe
M.A., Mathematics, University of Mississippi
M.Ed., Secondary Education, University of Mississippi
MATERIALS
Sharpened pencils with erasers
Spiral notebook for permanent notes to be taken to college
Loose-leaf paper for daily assignments and tests
Scientific calculator
Quadrille graph paper
Chromebook or equivalent
PROCEDURES
Students will learn from lectures and research both as individuals and in groups.
GRADING
Daily homework is checked several times during a nine weeks period for completeness of attempt, and a homework average is calculated.
For each nine weeks average, grades are weighted as follows:
1. Unannounced (pop)tests count once.
2. Unit/chapter tests count three times.
3. In the first and third nine weeks periods, the comprehensive nine weeks test counts three times.
4. All other announced tests count twice.
5. The homework average counts twice.
The comprehensive semester examination counts 1/5 of the semester average.
Grading period averages are calculated according to MCSB policies, formulas, and scales.
GRADING SCALE
A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 0-59
OUTCOMES (in accordance with State and District comprehensive curricula)
Upon the successful completion of this course, a student will have demonstrated an understanding of the structure of algebra, performed multiple operations on real numbers and algebraic expressions, acquired skills in finding the solution sets of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, performed multiple operations on complex numbers, demonstrated a basic understanding of conic sections given sufficient data, acquired skills in performing operations on polynomials, solved problems that involve exponential and logarithmic functions, and developed a basic understanding of functions and inverse functions. Additionally, the student will have practiced applying his mathematical knowledge to everyday life and applying familiar intellectual tools to unfamiliar intellectual tasks.
BEHAVIORS
Students will arrive on time with the materials needed to succeed; will be seated in assigned seats when the tardy bell sounds; will be responsible for their own work, assignments and materials; will behave in a respectful manner; will read and follow instructions; and will accept the consequences for violations of these behaviors, which may include reprimand, temporary isolation from others, or referral to an administrator.