Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Syllabus

Textbook:  Advanced Mathematical Concepts (Glencoe) and Trigonometry

(McKeague)

Course Description:

This course is designed for the enhancement of algebraic skills and introduction of trigonometry through calculators and computers.  With particular emphasis placed on trigonometry, graphs and inverses of trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, vectors, relations with advanced functions and graphing.

Course Purpose:

This is an advanced mathematics course taught for one semester. Its purpose is to provide a strong foundation for higher mathematics, whether in high school or college.

Objectives:

1. Students will use the real and complex number systems.

2. Students will investigate vectors.

3. Students will perform basic operations with matrices and use them to formulate

and solve problems.

4. Students will understand and use arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.

5. Students will understand and apply probability and statistics.

6. Students will recognize, analyze, and graph the equations of the conic sections.

7. Students will recognize, analyze, and graph functions

8. Students will define and apply the trigonometric ratios to right triangles and the

  unit circle.

9. Students will define and apply trigonometric identities and equations to solve

problems.

Grading Scale:

The students will be evaluated with the following grading scale.  Progress reports given every 3 weeks with a report card given out at the end of the semester.

Unit Assessments (Common/Summative)   50%

Tests and Quizzes (Formative)   25%

Daily Assignments (Homework, Classwork, and Tasks)  10%

Final Exam    15%

Make-up Work:

If you are out for any reason it is your responsibility to get the notes from someone the day you come back and make-up any assignments from that day(s) within 3 days of returning to school.  If you are out on the day of a test, it is your responsibility to setup a time to make the test up.  If you do not make-up your assignment or test within the 3 days you will be assigned 5^th block. 

Calendar:

Unit assessments will be given every 4½ weeks and tests will be given every 3-5 days.  Quizzes will be announced 2-3 days in advanced.

Class Rules  

1. Class Expectations:

  Be respectful

  Listen to understand

  Include yourself

  Set aside judgment

  Stay focused

2. Come to class on time and be in your seat when the bell rings.

3. Obey all school rules.

4. Bring materials to class everyday.

Exam Exemption Policy:

The only students that may earn exemption from final exams are seniors.

Tutoring:

I will be available for extra help in the mornings from 7:00am until 7:20am.  I will be available on Monday and Wednesday afternoons during 5^th block from 2:30pm – 3:15pm.  Please do not hesitate to come in for help any time.

Note:

5^th block is every Monday and Wednesday from 2:30 – 3:15 and transportation is provided by the school on these days.  If you sign up and do not come to 5^th block then you will be given two more opportunities to come before further action is taken.