Algebra 2 Course Syllabus

Algebra 2 – Course Syllabus

Instructor: Sofia Vaksman

E-board: Algebra 2

General Information:

This course can be identified in terms of several broad goals for the students:

1. To offer an experience rich in mathematical investigations and applications. 2. To improve the ability to think and reason, using mathematics as a valuable tool. 3. To learn how to express ideas, concepts, and relationships in mathematics terms. 4. To learn and practice the essential life skill of working with others. 5. To learn and use modern Technological tools (Graphic Calculator). 6. To become familiar with Modeling, Simulation. 7. To become familiar with advanced topics in Math (exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions) 8. To prepare for SAT and Middlesex County College Entrance Test

Text Book:

Calculator:

The graphical calculator TI-84Plus will be often used for this course, and you may use it to do your class work and homework when appropriate. However, always be aware - you will be required to show your work on tests and quizzes given in class.

Homework:

The practice of doing homework is perhaps the most important aspect of your learning the material for this course. Keeping up with the daily homework assignments will enable you to best understand the ideas presented in class. It will also enable you to filter out those questions that give you the greatest difficulty and that need to be discussed in class. Some time at the beginning of each class will be devoted to reviewing and answering homework questions. Homework will always be assigned for your benefit, and it is important that you do it. When an assignment is to be handed in for a grade, this will be clearly announced in class. Homework (when it is collected) will be due promptly at the beginning of class.

Quizzes / Collected Homework:

Every second week there will be either an in class quiz or a homework assignment to hand in. A quiz may be unannounced, although most often quizzes will be announced ahead of time. There will be NO MAKEUPS.

Tests:

There will be several in-class tests after completing each chapter. You will need to be well prepared for each test. If you have kept up with doing and understanding your daily homework, then studying for the test should not be difficult. Each test will be written under the assumption that you have practiced many problems of a similar type and can therefore work efficiently during the test. Your ability to do problems in a timely manner could affect your test score.

Attendance / Participation:

You are required to attend every class and to be on time. You are responsible for everything that goes on in class, and success in this class cannot be expected without regular attendance. Regular participation in class by asking and/or responding to questions is REQUIRED. I will keep track of all of this stuff.

Makeups:

There will be no makeup tests given. If you must miss a test for a legitimate reason, be sure to contact me at the earliest opportunity.

Grading Policy:

In-class tests 50% of the grade

Quizzes/ GSP Projects 30% of the grade

Graded Homework/Notebook/ Participation 20% of the grade

Grading Scale:

A+ 98-100

A 92-97

A- 90-91

B+ 86-89

B 82-85

B- 80-81

C+ 76-79

C 72-75

C- 70-71

D 65-69

F Below 65

Academic Honesty:

All cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to the School Administration. There will be no tolerance for cheating.