SYLLABUS FOR MATH ANALYSIS HONORS:
2019-2020 Math Analysis Honors Course Syllabus
Putnam City North High School
Dated: August 19, 2019
Course Title: Math Analysis Honors Instructor: Cathy Adams
Credit: 1 credit Calendar Year: August 19, 2019 – May 22, 2020
Room Number: A106C School Phone: 405 - 722 – 4220 ext. 2802
Planning period: Sixth Period School Email: [email protected]
Website: http://cadamspcnhs.weebly.com/
(Email is the best way to communicate with me.)
Textbooks:
PreCalculus Textbook: Stewart, Redlin and Watson’s Pre-Calculus 5th Edition Brooks/Cole (Cost of book if lost or damaged: $131.21)
Trigonometry Text: Lial Trigonometry 7th Edition
Welcome: Enclosed in this document is information regarding Math Analysis Honors. As we progress in this adventure together, I will work with you for success and expect for you to give the best you have to succeed. Attendance and cooperation in class is very important, as each skill builds on the previously learned skill. Attendance in this course is necessary for you to gain the full benefit of the information presented in class. Students will be held accountable for all work covered in the course despite valid reasons for missing the work. Not learning a specific skill will make future lessons more difficult. Honors Math Analysis provides information that is necessary in mastering the ACT test required for entrance into most colleges/universities, and is a great way to CLEP out of College Algebra when you go to college. Honors Math Analysis is required for those students who plan to continue with their mathematics courses with taking the Calculus series.
Supplies necessary for this course in addition to notebook paper, pencil, and book: three spiral notebooks, one four-package of triple (AAA) batteries and several red pens. We will be using graphing calculators in this course, and the calculator most used will be either the TI83 or TI84. As classroom-graphing calculators for checking out to students are limited in number, I recommend that you purchase your own graphing calculator, if possible, and encourage you to purchase the TI84Plus. **A donated ream of copy paper and a box of tissues would be greatly appreciated for classroom use.**
Objectives:
1. Students will be prepared for successful completion of future mathematics
courses and other fields of study by having the foundation needed.
2. Students will be skilled mathematical problem solvers and develop critical thinking skills.
3. Students will develop a clear understanding of the concepts and technical skills needed for Calculus.
4. Students will be better prepared for college entrance exams such as the ACT.
5. Students will see that mathematics is fun and applicable to the world around them by improving their ability to read, to understand and to use mathematics to model real-world situations.
6. Students will learn to use graphing calculators as tools for problem solving.
Units covered with the approximate time line:
- Chapter One: Real Numbers, Exponents, Radicals, and Algebraic Expressions and Equations, Rational Expressions, Equation Models, Inequalities, Coordinate Geometry, Graphing Technology, and Modeling Variations (omit Section 1.8) [7 weeks]
- Chapter Two: Functions including Composites, Inverses and Graphing [4 weeks]
- Chapter Three: Polynomial and Rational Functions (omit 3.5) [3 weeks]
- Chapter Four: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions w/ Applications [4 weeks]
- Trigonometry Unit from Lial text listed above: [10 weeks]
Unit Circle and Trigonometric Functions of Reals: Ch 3 (omit 3.4)
Trigonometric Function Graphs: Ch 4
Trigonometric Identities: Ch 5 (omit 5.3, 5.4 and 5.6)
Inverse Trigonometric Function and Trigonometric Equations: Ch 6 (cover 6.1, 6.2 only)
Polar Coordinates and Polar Graphs: Ch 8 (cover 8.5 only)
- Chapter Ten: Conic Section Equations, Graphs and Applications [3 weeks]
- Chapter Nine: Systems of Equations with Several Variables, Matrices, [2 weeks]
Using a Graphing Calculator (omit Section 9.8 and 9.9)
- Chapter Eleven: Arithmetic and Geometric Sequence, and Binomial Theorem (omit Section 11.4 and 11. 5) [2 weeks]
Remaining time will be for Semester Review and Testing.
Classroom instructional techniques and/or methods: Every student learns differently, and every student in Honors Math Analysis will be required to have mastery of the course. A list (though not exhaustive) of various types of instruction used to master the skills necessary are: lecture, small groups, student boardwork, math games, individual practice and class projects.
Assessment practices: All homework, notes and daily work must have the following heading in the upper right corner: Student’s Name, Date of Assignment, Assignment Page and Problem Numbers
Homework: Work not completed in class will become homework. If you miss class for any reason, you are responsible for asking for your missed work and making up your assignment. Homework will be graded in class for immediate feedback the day after the work is assigned. The assignment will be turned in and then I will assign a point grade. A grade of 100 will be given for homework assignments that show obvious effort to fully complete the assignment even if some problems are incorrect. A grade of 90 - 80 will be given for assignments that show effort and the assignment was mostly complete with a few problems missing. A grade of 50-70 will be given for partially completed assignments. A grade of “REDO” will be given for assignments that showed an effort to complete the assignment but the student still had most of the answers incorrect. The grade of “REDO” can still receive full credit if redone correctly. A grade of zero will be given for assignments that show no effort of completing or attempting to turn in the assignment. Some assignments will be given a “checkmark” which indicates that the assignment was acknowledged, but no grade was recorded in the grade book.
Formative/summative tests required: Announced Quizzes, Chapter Tests, and Semester Tests will be required at various times throughout the course. Unannounced “pop” quizzes may also be given during this course from information previously covered in the course.
Grading Policy: 15 % -- Homework and Daily Work
65 % -- Quizzes and Chapter Tests
20 % -- End of Semester Test
Differentiated Instruction: Every effort will be made to provide attainable goals within this course. I am available before school and after school for additional help. Tutoring will be at 7:15 – 7:45 am M T Th F, and 3:15 – 4:15 pm M Th F. E-mail me or talk to me in class to set up a time to come in for additional help and I will write you a pass. My room has an outside entrance, so you can knock and I will let you in before or after school. As these skills are stepping blocks for future mathematics courses, they are required mastery. Every student will need to take responsibility to help in this effort to attain mastery of the skills.
Remediation or Interventions Opportunities (Retake Policy): Every student is given the opportunity to redo tests and quizzes if the student scores an 80% or lower. This redo test may or may not be the same test to be retaken. A student can retake a test if the original score on the test is less than 80%. The two test scores are then averaged with a maximum test grade of 80%. If the average of the two tests is less than 70%, you may choose the second test score (not the average) as your test grade but with a maximum test grade of 70%. These retakes must be taken before or after school, and will not be given during class time as new materials are being presented during class time. No makeup exams will be given during class time.
Progress reports and/or monitoring: A student information sheet (that is attached to this packet) will be filled out by every student and signed by the parent/guardian with current address/phone/e-mail addresses. This information will be used to communicate with parents and students. Grade reports will be sent home with each student approximately every two weeks, but I encourage you to sign up for PowerSchool to get a more up-to-date access to your progress. The grade report and quizzes and test scores will be tracked on a tracking sheet by semester to see on-going progress.
What is PowerSchool? An Online Way for Parents/Guardians and Students to Follow Your Academic Progress. PowerSchool is an online service that offers parents/guardians and students free access to their student’s school information. Parents/guardians of all students can view their demographic information, attendance, immunization records as well as school announcements. Parents/students can also view student assignments and grades. In addition, the site provides an easy way to trade e-mails with teachers, and parents can choose to receive automatic e-mail updates on unexplained absences, missing homework, poor grades and more. To insure privacy, parents’ access to PowerSchool is password protected and linked only to their child.
Signing Up for PowerSchool is available to every parent/legal guardian who has a child enrolled in a Putnam City school and is listed as the parent/guardian on the student’s enrollment records. For more information, you may call Putnam City’s PowerSchool office at the District Enrollment Office at 491-7631 Ext. 1630. The passwords will also be available through the PCNHS attendance office and the night of Open House. You will need a picture ID to pick up your password.
Hall Passes: Each student will be given three hall pass opportunities per semester. Be sure to plan ahead and make bathroom breaks between classes and at lunch. If you do not have a pass remaining during the semester, and it is an emergency to have to leave the classroom, you will be assigned a 20-minute lunch detention to be served at a time determined by Ms. Adams to use a pass. Being in class is an important part of being able to learn the material. Leaving class is very distracting and disruptive to the instructional time for you as well as your classmates. You will be required to present your hall-pass paper to use a pass. The passes that are not used will provide 1 point credit per pass added to your lowest test score at the end of the semester.
Mathematics Spiral Notes: Each student will be required to maintain a spiral notebook for class notes. You will be expected to bring your spiral to class daily and mark daily notes with the section and date. This resource will be used to study for exams and to provide examples when working homework assignments.
PCNHS Tardy Policy: If you are not seated in your desk when the tardy bell rings, you will be counted tardy. The consequences for tardies will be determined by the administration with lunch detentions and subsequent consequences. Remember that tardies can effect your Good Student Standing and can effect whether you can participate in extra curricular activities. Being on time is very important.
Classroom Rules:
Respect for Self
I will always do my best.
I will positively participate in all classroom activities.
Respect for Others
I will stay on task without disturbing or distracting others.
I will not use “put-downs” or harass others.
I will respect other people’s differences and opinions.
Respect for School
I will raise my hand to speak.
I will enter and exit the room respectfully.
Special Note:
- It is recommended that all homework be written in pencil. If you need to borrow a pencil, please ask to borrow one. Don’t expect a pencil to be provided for you as you are in High School and need to show responsible behavior and bring classroom supplies.
- No food or candy will be allowed in the classroom (except by special consideration from the school nurse). We want to keep our classroom clean, and free of any crawling varmints/insects that might be hungry. Gum will be allowed only as long as we keep the floors and desks free of disposed gum. Students found eating in class will be asked to immediately throw the food/candy in the trash. Please don’t make this have to happen. Drinks are allowed in class if the drink is in a plastic container and has a screw on lid.
- No cell phones will be allowed in the classroom. If your parent/guardian needs to contact you, please have them call the office at 722-4220 and leave a message for you. Use of cell phones without permission may lead to a referral written to the office. Please note the school rules regarding cell phones and electronic devices in the Student Handbook. Any person found to be using a cell phone or having a cell phone out during a test or quiz will immediately receive a zero for that quiz or test.
- Purses and/or backpacks or non-mathematics materials will remain under your desk during class. We are in class to learn mathematics, so distractions need to be “out of sight, out of mind.”
- IPODS (MP3 players) will be allowed only when your class work is completed. When your work is completed to my satisfaction, you can use them if I can’t hear them. At no time are you allowed to share your music. If I hear them, I take them.
Late Work: Full credit will not be allowed for late work unless previously approved by me.
Extra Credit: Bonus questions and special projects may be given throughout the course.
Cheating: Any form of cheating is not tolerated. The student who cheats will receive a zero for that assignment, quiz or test and is also grounds for a conduct grade of U for that grading period. Please note that the person who is caught cheating as well as the person providing them with the means to cheat will receive the same consequences. Cheating hurts the entire class as an unfair score may be received from cheating.
Extra Reminders: As the year progresses, modifications may be made to this syllabus. Every effort will be made to keep you the student and your parents informed of changes to this information. If you have questions, please ask. I want communication to be open both ways. We are in this together and I know that with all of us working together you will succeed.
Cathy Adams
[email protected]
2019-2020 Last updated 30 July 2019