Algebra B



Algebra IIA/B

Teacher: Ms. Van Ham

Prep Hour: None

Text: Big Ideas Math ~ Algebra 2

Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry

Office Hours: By appointment.

Contact Information:

Email: kvanham@richmond.k12.mi.us

Phone: (586)727-3225 ext. 3311

Contact Information: The best way to get in touch with me is through email. This would be for both parents and students. I check my email numerous times throughout the day.

Algebra IIA/ B is the Algebra II course covered over two years. Algebra IIA is the first year of the course and Algebra IIB is the second year of the course. Students must successfully complete Algebra IIA to be enrolled in Algebra IIB.

Exit Outcomes: A student will…

1. Set and work toward personal goals.

2. Assess his/her progress in achieving their goals.

3. Analyze situations in order to identify relevant problems.

4. Accurately comprehend and express information and ideas.

5. Work in a responsible and respectful manner with others.

6. Draw, interpret, evaluate and analyze graphs of linear and quadratic functions.

7. Evaluate and manipulate systems of equations using tables, graphs, substitution, linear combination, and matrices.

8. Evaluate and utilize quadratic functions.

9. Manipulate, evaluate, and interpret problems using exponents.

10. Calculate and evaluate logarithms.

11. See real-world applications of mathematical principles.

Course Description: This course follows the standards set by the Common Core State Standards. For more information, visit

Chapter 1 – Linear Functions

This chapter investigates parent functions, transformations of linear and absolute value functions, and solving linear systems.

Chapter 2 – Quadratic Functions

This chapter explores characteristics of quadratic functions, transforming quadratics, and modeling.

Chapter 3 – Quadratic Equations and Complex Numbers

In this chapter you will study solving quadratic equations and inequalities, fitting data to quadratic models, and using complex and imaginary numbers.

Chapter 4 – Polynomial Functions

This chapter explores modeling data with polynomial models, the zeros of polynomial functions, solving polynomial equations, using transformations to graph polynomial functions.

Chapter 5 – Rational Exponents and Radical Functions

This chapter explores simplifying radical expressions, graphing radical functions, and solving radical inequalities.

Chapter 6 – Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

This chapter investigates exponential functions, logarithms, and solving problems involving exponents and logarithms.

Chapter 7 – Rational Functions

This chapter explores simplifying rational expressions, and graphing rational functions.

Chapter 8 – Sequences and Series

This chapter looks at arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, finding sums of infinite geometric series and recursive rules.

Chapter 9 – Trigonometric Ratios and Functions

This chapter investigates how to use trigonometric functions to solve right triangles. It also looks at the graphs of trig functions and their identities.

Chapter 10 – Probability

In this chapter, you will study sample space, independent and dependent events, find theoretical, geometric and experimental probability, permutations and combinations, and binomial distributions.

Chapter 11 – Data Analysis and Statistics

This chapter explores distributions, collecting data, experimental design and making inferences from sample surveys and experiments.

Powerschool:Power school is a “live” Internet program that allows students or parents to access student grades and attendance at any time. Please visit this website () for up- to-date reports.  If I return papers to you, you can assume they are recorded in Power School.  It is your responsibility to check Power School and be sure your grade is recorded before throwing anything away. Students and Parents:  it is your responsibility to monitor progress online.  I will do my part and keep grades updated.  Please, monitor your grade as I will not provide progress reports.

Log in : student # Password: birth date (ex- April 15,2001 is 4152001)

The weebly site for this class can be found at

This is an online extension of the classroom where students/parents can access course information, helpful math websites, homework assignments, etc. At times, students may be asked to complete assignments online. Students/Parents should check the site for absent work.

Supplies: You will need the following items for class each and every day:

Lap Top Computer; Textbook; Pencil; Notebook, binder, or folder with loose-leaf lined paper; Completed assigned work

Calculator: There is a classroom set of TI-84 that the students may use during class. The students are not allowed to take them home. It would be beneficial if your child had a graphing calculator to work with at home. TI-83, TI-84, or TI-Inspire is recommended. Students can also access an online calculator to complete work at home.



When you click on the link, a new window opens. If the calculator doesn’t load right away, close the new window and click on the link again. Once the window is open, you may resize it or maximize it to fit your screen.

Course Grading: Student’s grades will be determined by class work, homework, exit slips, quizzes, tests, projects, and warm-ups.

The grading policy in the RHS Student Handbook (found on the Richmond School Website) will be applied at all times. Students’ grades will be based on formative and summative assessments. Below are some highlights of the grading policy.

 Assessment Categories:

·         SUMMATIVE assessments demonstrate the student’s knowledge of a  subject  after  instruction.    Summative assessments include tests, projects, products, and demonstrations.

   FORMATIVE  assessments  demonstrate  the  student’s  progress  in mastering  content  during  the  course  of  instruction.    Formative assessments   include    homework,   daily   quizzes,   and   inquiry activities.

These guidelines emphasize summative assessments.  The final grade is determined by at least 80% summative and at most 20% formative.

Summative Assessment Retakes: Summative assessment retakes are available  to  all  students,  with  the  exception  of  AP,  based  on  the following principles and process:

1. Number of retakes: The sliding scale below would be used to balance student responsibility and mastery learning concepts. The percentage listed below is the percent of summative exams the student may retake in each course.

| |Grade 5 |Grade 6 |Grade 7 |Grade 8 |Grades 9-12 |

|1st Quarter |100% |100% |100% |100% |50% |

|2nd Quarter |100% |75% |75% |50% |50% |

|3rd Quarter |100% |75% |50% |50% |50% |

|4th Quarter |100% |75% |50% |50% |50% |

2. The higher score is the only score of record

3. Students must follow the retake process:

a. A written request by the student including an explanation for requesting the retake.

b. The student’s demonstration of effort to attain mastery learning which includes test corrections and caught-up homework.

i. Caught-up homework is defined as turning in at least 80% of formative assignments by their original due date and having all assignments turned in in before the summative assessment.

ii. Formative assignments will still be accepted for a grade up to the date of the summative assessment, but will not be considered part of the 80% if turned in after their original due date.

iii. Effort must be made on ALL formative assessments. Turning in incomplete work does not demonstrate an effort to attain mastery learning. If work is turned in uncompleted it will not count towards the 80% of formative assignments turned in by their original due date and will have to be completed before the summative assessment to be eligible for a retake.

c. The teacher’s approval for retake following steps a. and b.

d. The student’s arranging with the teacher for the retake.

e. Completion of the retake within a reasonable time (teacher discretion) frame, e.g., within1.5 weeks of the original summative assessment.

4. Retakes should be in a different format from the original summative assessment.

5. End-of-semester exams cannot be retaken.

Late Work, Missing Assignments, and Zeroes:

• FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS: Assignments will be accepted until the time a summative assessment is given. At that time, all missing assignments will be given a zero. Work completed and turned in as part of the requirement for a Summative Retake, will be accepted, but not graded.

• SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS: All assessments must be taken. Zeroes will only be given for summative assessments under the following conditions:

o The student earned a grade of zero on the assessment and did not qualify and/or chose not to retake the assessment and/or earned a grade of zero on the retake of the assessment.

o After given an opportunity to turn in or take the summative assessment at a later date due to circumstances, the student failed to do so.

 Participation: Students will be expected to participate during class; sleeping is not an option. Failure to participate may result in detention, parent contact, and/ or removal to the office.

Daily Assignments: This includes in-class assignments, worksheets, and bookwork. Generally, there will be one assignment per day. Daily assignments are due the following day unless otherwise stated. Daily assignments are graded according to completeness unless otherwise stated.

If you are having difficulty completing an assignment, please speak to me. If a pattern of incomplete homework develops, you may be assigned detention where you will have to complete the missing assignments.

Daily Notes: You will be required to write down the daily objective(s) into your notebook. You are also required to write down notes/examples for each lesson.

Quizzes: Quizzes may or may not be announced. Quizzes may be given in class, as a take home assignment, or online. If you are absent on the day of a quiz, you must speak to me upon the day of your return to schedule a make-up quiz. You need to make-up the quiz within a week of your return. (Speak to me if there are extenuating circumstances.)

Tests: Tests are normally given at the end of each chapter/unit. Students will be informed of it approximately a week prior to. There is normally an extra review assignment before each test. If you are absent on the day of a test, you must speak to me upon the day of your return to schedule a makeup test. You need to make-up the test within a week of your return. (Speak to me if there are extenuating circumstances.)

Test Corrections: Test corrections must be completed to retake a summative assessment. Test corrections will be done before/after school in my classroom, unless otherwise noted. You may complete the corrections and retake on the same day, time permitting. Or, you may take two days to complete the process. Your test corrections must be completed on a separate piece of paper, and you must show all your work for each problem. You must also write down why you got the problem wrong or verbally explain it to me. You must include your test when you turn in your corrections. Do not make any changes on your test.

Retakes: Retakes should be completed within one week after the summative has been graded. (This may be adjusted on an individual basis per teacher discretion.) Fill out the retake form and set up a time to retake.

Daily Warm-ups: Warm up problems and/or activities will be given on a regular basis. Students are expected to complete/participate in the warm-ups/activity.

Absent work: When you are absent, it is your responsibility to visit to see what you have missed. You may also ask a classmate. You have as many days as you missed of school to finish your absent work. If the work was a worksheet, it can be located in the file of your hour. (When possible, I will link any handouts on weebly, so check there, too.) When the work is completed, it goes in the absent folder of your hour. It is also your responsibility to obtain warm-ups, examples, and notes that you missed. You will need to ask another student in the class for them, take them yourself from the textbook, or check on weebly. If you are absent on a quiz or test day, be sure to schedule a makeup date upon your return.

ATTENDANCE:

Absences – Students are allowed 7 absences (Excused or Unexcused) per semester.    If  a  student  exceeds  7  absences,  they  can  still  earn  credit  and  a grade  by  meeting  the  following  requirements—must  pass  the  final  exam (60% or higher) AND receive a 75% in class. 

Tardies – When a student arrives to class after the bell, but before six (6) minutes have passed, they are considered tardy.   Students with excessive tardies will be subject to the following discipline:

• 1st tardy per semester = teacher warning

• 2nd-3rd tardy per semester = teacher warning and/or parent contact

• 4th-5th tardy per semester = after school or in school suspension

• 6th or more tardies per semester = May result in further After-school or In-school suspension or other progressive disciplinary consequences.

• Electronic devices: My Classroom will be a Red Zone. Please leave your phone in your locker. If you choose to bring your phone to class with you, you will be asked to place it in the calculator holder that corresponds to your calculator number. All devices must either be off or set to “No Sound”. Devices should not be seen nor heard. If you do have a device with you and you choose not to place it in the calculator holder your device must not be seen nor heard. If I see/hear your phone, I will ask for your device and it will be kept in my room until the end of the hour. If this happens again, your phone will be kept until the end of the day along with a parent contact. On the third or more offenses, the phone will be given to the office along with a written referral.

Calculators are allowed, but you must show your work. There will be no sharing of calculators during quizzes and tests.

Cheating is academic misconduct. Infractions will be treated as described in the handbook (see below).

1. A student may receive a “zero” for the work involved.

2. The teacher will inform the student's counselor and the

administration of the violation.

3. The teacher will inform the student’s parents of the

violation.

4. The administration will keep a record of all disciplinary

violations. If academic misconduct persists, then other

actions of a corrective or disciplinary nature may be taken.

5. The offense may be recorded as an Informal or Formal.

6. Administration maintains the discretion to determine if

further discipline is necessary based upon the severity of

the incident.

Syllabi may be modified per administrative directive/teacher discretion. Students will be informed of any modifications.

STUDENT GUIDELINES AND EXPECTATIONS

Personal Philosophy

I believe that every student has great potential to learn. How much a student learns depends upon the student’s effort, the classroom atmosphere, and the teacher. I take my profession seriously, and I will do my part to create an environment that is both motivating and conducive to learning. The students will also have to adhere to some basic expectations to ensure that everyone has a chance to reach their full potential.

BASIC EXPECTATIONS

1). Do your personal best!

2). Be prepared- Bring your laptop, book, pencil, and notebook with you every day.

3). Come to class on time; otherwise, you will be appropriately marked absent or tardy.

4). Respect yourself, others, and their right to learn.

5). Respect the efforts of your teachers, including any substitute teacher that you may have. Any names left by a substitute will result in a writing assignment, detention and/or an office referral.

6). No food or drink is allowed in the classroom, except bottled water.

7). Passes- It is the expectation that students use the restroom between classes. It is also the expectation that students come to class each day with the needed materials- pencil, notebook, textbook, completed assignment and charged laptop. Understandably, emergencies do arise and students may use the restroom under those circumstances. Students must sign out and back in, along with carrying the classroom hall pass. Do not ask to leave during the first/last 10 minutes of class. Excessive bathroom passes and/or time spent out of the classroom will result in parental contact and/or office referral.

8). There will be no talking or other disruptions during announcements and when the teacher is talking.

9). Stay in your seat while I am teaching. (Raise your hand if you need to sharpen pencil, blow nose, etc.)

10). Adhere to the policies and guidelines published in the student handbook. When INAPPROPRIATE behavior is being displayed, the following process will be used:

• First occurrence will result in a verbal warning.

• Further occurrences will result in a meeting after class to discuss the problem. This may result in a writing assignment, parent notification, and/or teacher assigned detention. Detentions are 30 minutes served after school. Detentions must be served within 3 days. Failure to show up for the detention will result in a referral to the office.

• Students continually disrupting the learning environment may be asked to sit/stand in the hall or be asked to sit in the office for the duration of the hour. They will also be given a detention and parents notified.

• After 2 teacher detentions, student will be written up for any other occurrences.

• If a student is extremely disruptive or exhibits behaviors that may be interpreted as dangerous to others, the student will immediately referred to the office resulting in disciplinary action from the office.

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, military status, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation), disability, age (except as authorized by law), height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or employment. Inquiries related to any nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Superintendent, 35276 Division Road, Richmond, MI 48062, (586) 727-3565.

Committed to Guaranteed Learning for All Students!

I __________________________________, have been made aware of the syllabus and classroom expectations/ procedures for Algebra IIB.

Student Signature__________________________ Date______________

I __________________________________, understand that my student has been made aware of the syllabus and classroom expectations / procedures for Algebra IIB. I understand that they are also on Ms. VanHam’s weebly site and that if I would like a copy of them, I can request a copy of the syllabus / expectations by emailing Ms. Van Ham at kvanham@richmond.k12.mi.us.

Parent Signature __________________________________ Date _________________

Power School Log in: student # Password: birth date (ex- April 15, 2001 is 4152001)

Weebly site

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

Welcome to another great school year! I look forward to working with your child this year. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,

Karen Van Ham

586-727-3225 ext. 3311

kvanham@richmond.k12.mi.us

Parent contact information: I use these to keep in touch with you about your student not only for unpleasant situations, but for good things as well. Whatever you could provide me with would be much appreciated. My contact of choice is e-mail, but I would like phone contacts as well, just in case.

Parent Email address (if available) _____________________________________

Home phone_____________________ Cell phone______________________

Work phone______________________

Any other information that I should know about your child:

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, military status, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation), disability, age (except as authorized by law), height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or employment. Inquiries related to any nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Superintendent, 35276 Division Road, Richmond, MI 48062, (586) 727-3565.

Committed to Guaranteed Learning for All Students!

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