Algebra II Syllabus

Regina Solomon: Instructor

solomon@etsu.edu

http://www.etsu.edu/coe/uschool/facstaff/solomon/index.htm

Goals:   To help each student reach his/her highest potential in Algebra II               

        To provide many opportunities for students to grow in problem-solving  

                  skills

Text:     Algebra II, by Larson, Boswell, Kanold, and Stiff, published by

                  McDougal Littell

 Tentative Schedule:

 First Quarter                         Second Quarter

CChapter 1: Equations and Inequalities               Chapter 3: Systems of Linear Eqns                 and Inequalities

  Chapter 2: Linear Equations and Functions      Chapter 4: Matrices and Determinants

 Third Quarter                       Fourth Quarter

  Chapter 5: Quadratic Functions                       Chapter 7: Powers, Roots, and Radicals

  Chapter 6: Polynomials & Polynomial Funcs.     Chapter 8: Exponential and Logarithmic    Functions

University School’s Algebra II course is aligned to the Tennessee State Standards for Mathematics.

For more information on the state mathematics standards, visit

http://www.state.tn.us/education/ci/cimathhighschool/cimath912list.htm

Materials:  

3-ring binder dedicated to Algebra II

                    Graphing Calculator

                         Pencil/Pen

                         Loose-leaf paper

Problem of the Day:   Many days there will be a problem on the board to solve

                                          when you enter class.  These problems, along with your

                                          solutions, should be kept in a separate section of your

                                          notebook.

Grading:  Tests, quizzes and projects will be assigned a point value. Grades will be calculated by finding the percentage of points earned out of the total                         possible points.

Students are responsible for any work missed due to absence. This includes homework, quizzes, projects, and tests.

Homework:     - Homework will be assigned daily

  - Homework will be checked at the beginning of class. To receive            credit for an assignment ALL PROBLEMS must be attempted            with the process shown.

 - Late homework will not be accepted

        - Students will be given a weekly homework assignment sheet. A            copy of the assignment sheet will be posted on the class webpage

        - Every chapter students will take a Homework Quiz on that              chapter’s assignments

       - Students completing ALL assignments for a quarter will earn       2% on their quarter grade.

       - Students missing FOUR or more assignments in one quarter       will have their quarter grade lowered 4%. The quarter grade       will be lowered an additional .25% for each assignment         missed thereafter.

NOTE: Missing Homework assignments will not show up on mygradebook.com. The increase or decrease of a student’s grade based on homework completion will not show up on his/her average until the end of the Quarter.

Extra Assistance:   Students are encouraged to stay after school and get additional help. After school Math Help will be held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:45-3:30 in Room 306. Help sessions are not set aside for homework completion. Students are expected to arrive promptly and be prepared to ask questions.