Mr
|Ms. Suzanne Wang |
|Algebra II H |
|Edna Karr High School |
|Spring 2017 |
|Phone: school: (504) 302-7135 or cell: (617) 872-2638 |
|Email: suzy.wang@ |
|Tutoring: Tues, Thursday from 3:45 – 5:00 pm, and by appointment. |
|(+5 test points for every 1 hr of tutoring) |
Dear Families,
Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year! My name is Suzanne Wang, and I am very excited to be your child’s Algebra II H teacher this year. I believe that every student is capable of achieving success in math and problem-solving, and I look forward to working with you and your child throughout the semester to ensure that we reach that goal. Below you will find important information about this class. Please read this letter carefully and write any questions you have below your signature on the back of the last page.
|Class Summary/Goals |
Summary: Algebra II H is an important course for your student, both because of its alignment with the ACT as well as its college-level rigor and problem-solving emphasis.
• This course is aimed to help your child master math content that will enable them to be successful on the ACT, and to hone their problem-solving skills to ensure they make a smooth transition from high school to the next step. We will cover advanced algebra topics such as complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometry.
• Assessments are a mix of unit content, ACT questions, and performance tasks. Unit tests are worth 200 points, quizzes are worth 100 points, and performance tasks are counted as 100 point unit tests.
• Students will be assigned homework 4 times a week that reinforces the concepts covered and reviews earlier material.
• No extra time on tests or quizzes, unless your child has extended time.
Goals:
1. 85% mastery on all quizzes and tests OR 3% pts of growth from Quarter 3 to Quarter 4
2. 2 pts growth on ACT benchmark OR
|Requisite Supplies |
← 1 2 in. 3-ring binder. Students will add to their binders every day, so it is imperative that all students have a binder dedicated to this class.
← 4 dividers. Either 1 purchased pack of 5 dividers or 4 sheets of different colored hole-punched construction paper. Students will need to differentiate between sections (Class Notes, Exit Tickets, Homework, and Quizzes/Tests).
← 1 pack of lined paper.
← 1 pack of pencils. Students will be required to use pencils on notes and work—no pens will be accepted unless students are correcting work.
← 1 scientific calculator: TI-30X IIS, $8.88 at Wal-Mart. (See PAGE 4 for description, under syllabus.)
|Grading Policy & Scale: |
|POLICY: |KARR GRADING SCALE: |
|Classwork: 10% |A: 93 – 100% |
|Homework: 10% |B: 85 – 92% |
|Quizzes: 20% | C: 75 – 84% |
|Tests: 40% | D: 67 – 74% |
|Final Exam: 20% |
|Class Rules & Consequences |
|Follow directions the first time they are given. |
|Refrain from interrupting the speaker. Do Now = Silent. |
|No food or drink in class (except water or Gatorade). |
|Get permission before getting out of your seat. |
|Karr school rules: UROCK |
|*Cursing and disrespectful tone/language/behavior result in immediate|
|detention. |
|Rules: |
*Ms. Wang reserves the right to skip consequences, depending on the offense.
|Consequences: |
|First infraction: Warning |
|Second infraction: Warning with reminder |
|Third infraction: After school teacher’s detention & call home |
|Fourth infraction: Phone call home and referral |
|Fifth infraction: Parent/teacher conference, administrator’s |
|office |
|Late Work/Makeup Policy: |
← No exit ticket makeups.
← Quiz/test makeups unless you are absent with a parent’s or doctor’s note. Tests and quizzes are to be made up the next day you are in school, after school.
← No late HW allowed. Every student will be given 4 HW passes at the beginning of the semester, with the opportunity to earn up to 3 additional HW passes. No late work will be accepted. HW passes are not redeemable for quiz/test reviews, MathXL assignments, projects, and other specified assignments.
← Quiz and test corrections are permitted if you receive below an 85% on the assessment. All accurate corrections will receive ½ points back, earning a maximum of an 85%. All corrections must be done during tutoring hours (see above).
|ALGEBRA II HONORS SYLLABUS |
|SPRING 2017 |
|Ms. Wang |
|Unit |Focus/Theme |Expected Duration |Expected Quiz & Test Dates (subject |
| | | |to change) |
|1. Algebra Basics |Review of properties of numbers, |9 days |Quiz 1: Thurs, 1/12 |
| |solving equations, and solving | |Unit 1 Test: Thurs, 1/19 |
| |inequalities. Focus on solving basic| | |
| |multi-step equations. | | |
|2. Linear Equations |Review of linear equations and new |7 days |Unit 2 Test: Tues, 1/31 |
| |concepts of linear inequalities and | | |
| |piecewise functions. | | |
|3. Functions |Evaluating functions and performing |9 days |Quiz 1: Tues, 2/7 |
| |operations on functions. | |Unit 3 Test: Wed, 2/15 |
|4. Systems of Equations |Solving, graphing, and determining |8 days |Quiz 1*: Mon, 2/20 |
| |number of solutions for systems of |**End of Quarter 3: Wed, 3/12** |Unit 4 Test: Thurs, 2/23 |
| |equations. | | |
| | | |Unit 5 Test & Algebra Midterm: Fri, |
| | | |3/10 |
|5. Matrices |Introduction to matrices, their |8 days |Unit 5 Test: Tues, 3/21 |
| |characteristics and operations. | | |
| |Application of matrices to systems | | |
| |of equations. | | |
|6. Quadratic Functions |Solving quadratic equations and |12 days |Quiz 1: Mon, 3/27 |
| |finding the characteristics of | |Unit 6 Test: Tues, 4/4 |
| |quadratic functions. Introduction to| | |
| |complex numbers. | | |
|7. Exponents and Polynomial |Rules of exponents for integer and |10 days |Quiz 1: Fri, 4/7 |
|Functions |rational exponents. Basic overview | |Unit 7 Test: Tues, 4/25 |
| |of polynomial functions, focusing on| | |
| |evaluating and performing operations| | |
| |on polynomials. | | |
|8. Rational Functions |Introduction to inverse variation, |10 days |Quiz 1: Tues, 5/2 |
| |the rational function, and | | |
| |asymptotes. Simplifying and | | |
| |performing operations on rational | | |
| |functions. | | |
|FINAL EXAM |5/16 – 5/17: Final Exam |
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I look forward to working with you to prepare your child for success. Again, feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress during Meet The Teachers Night, 8/18, or 9th/11th grade night, 8/25.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Wang
|Academic Honesty: |
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