Algebra II and Trigonometry



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|Algebra II and Trigonometry |

|Syllabus 2014-2015 |

|Mrs. Bie |

|bbie@ |

|(845)871-5500 ext. 5146 |

Office Hours:

Afterschool Extra Help: Wednesdays 2:30-3:15 (Room 146)

Course Description: Algebra II and Trigonometry is the third course in the New York State math sequence. Students should have completed successfully Integrated Algebra and Geometry. The topics we will cover include Algebra 2, Functions, Transformations, Statistics, Probability, and Trigonometry. A Regents exam will be given in June and all students enrolled in this course are required to take the exam. Expect the course to be fast-paced and challenging! The course and the Algebra 2 & Trig exam must be passed for graduation and Advanced Regents designation.

Materials Needed: Each student will need a notebook, composition book, or a binder; a folder; a writing utensil, and a calculator*.

* A scientific calculator is necessary in class and at home. I strongly recommend that you purchase a TI-Nspire CX or TI-84 graphing calculator to maximize your class experience (the school will provide, in class, if the student chooses not to purchase). For use at home, there are free graphing calculator applications available for mobile devices (freegracalc is one offered for iPhone) Also, students can purchase the TI-Nspire software to be used on a device at home. If you purchase the TI-Nspire please let me know because we can earn a Navigator system for our classroom!

Grading Policy: You are graded on a total points basis. The primary difference between a test and a quiz is the point value assigned to each. Also, a quiz may be unannounced. You will have at least 1 day notice of an upcoming test. Homework will be checked and/or collected daily. Any student caught or suspected of cheating or copying will receive a zero and no make ups will be offered, this holds for tests, quizzes, homework, weekly projects, and corrections. Each week you can expect a quiz/test. There may be daily 1-3 question quizzes. At the end of the quarter I may add a class participation grade to your average; it is based on your attendance.

Test Corrections and Re-Takes: Students may be given the opportunity to make test or quiz corrections. All corrections must be completed with me during study halls or before/after school unless otherwise specified. All corrections must be completed on a separate correction sheet with all work shown. All solutions must be correct in order to receive credit. Corrections are due by the specified date and no late corrections will be accepted. If offered, corrections will be given to all class members, and will not be given at all times. The need for corrections will be based on the level of mastery gained by the students and will be decided by the teacher after the exam is given.

If a student is absent on a day of an exam, the exam must be made up by the next class day after the student returns in order to hold the validity of the exam. Exceptions will be made for extended absences.

Homework Policy: Homework will be given and checked daily for completion. Homework assignments will be graded on effort and completion on a scale from 0-2. Zero points will be given if an assignment is not done. One point will be given for partially completing an assignment and two points for total completion with full effort given. All assignments should be done to the best of the students’ ability and students are asked to come in for extra help when needed. I do not accept late assignments, unless previous permission is given. If a student is absent the assignment is due the day after the student returns.

Weekly Projects: Often a ten-problem take home quiz will be given. This quiz contains regents exam questions meant to help the students gain comfort with the type of assessments they will be given. I ask that the student complete these problems as they would a Regents exam. The quiz will be graded as a Regents exam would be—partial credit will be given on free response questions. Students are allowed to use their notes and ask me for help when needed. Please do not rely on your classmates (see cheating above). Take home assignments will be given on Monday and will be due on Friday, or Tuesday and will be due on Monday. I do not accept late assignments, unless previous permission is given.

Website: My website is meant to help students and parents to be aware of what has been done and what will be done in classes to come. You will find all guided notes, weekly projects, calculator files, and textbook or classroom videos. If a student is absent I ask that they go to the website and print missed notes and/or watch lesson videos, complete homework assignment and, if necessary, download any needed calculator files. The students are asked to come prepared to the next class with any questions they may have. If a student does not have Internet access at home, the school’s library and the computer lab (room 142) has many computers available for use during study halls and afterschool.

Classroom Rules: My classroom is meant to be a safe learning environment for all students. If at any time I feel that a student is impeding the learning process for any other student, that student will be asked to leave. My rules are simple:

1. Come prepared with your calculator, notebook, and writing utensil on time, daily.

2. Do not speak when others are speaking; this is common manners.

3. Do not put down or make fun of any other student.

4. Keep inappropriate language, comments, and visuals out of the classroom. If you cannot resist using your cell phone, please deposit in the cell phone caddy at the beginning of the class period; don’t forget to retrieve at the end of class.

5. Request help immediately when unsure, lost, or need more practice with the material presented. I encourage you to interrupt me to ask questions.

6. Try your best, and ask questions as soon as you feel the need! Don’t hesitate; my goal is to leave no one behind.

Hard work and achievement go hand-in-hand!

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Monday-Friday: Faculty Workroom: 10:35-11:16

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