(Prerequisite: Successful completion of Coordinate Algebra) Analytic Geometry Syllabus TEACHER: Althea Cantrell
As with most mathematics courses, Analytic Geometry is sequential in nature. The student will be utilizing and building on the concepts learned in middle school and Coordinate Algebra, It is of the utmost importance that the student bring attention to any difficulties he/she may be having during any part of the course in order for me to help them understand the concepts. I will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. except mornings there are faculty meetings. I will also be available after school until 3:30 p.m. The student may drop in for help during these times, but to ensure that I will be available, the student may make an appointment if he/she needs extensive help or can’t meet during those times. This course requires the student to take an End-of-Course-Test (EOCT) administered and scored by the state to determine if the student learned the required material in the course. The score the student earns on the EOCT counts for 20% of the student's final grade in the course.
GRADING POLICY 30% homework/ class work/ cognitive tutor software; 35% Tests; 5% notebook/Journal/group work; 10% quizzes; 20% final (EOCT)
CURRICULUM This course will include, but not limited to, the following topics: Introduction To Proof Properties of Triangles Similarity Through Transformations Congruence Through Transformations Using Congruence Theorems Properties of Quadrilaterals Trigonometry Circles Arcs and Sectors of Circles Three-Dimensional Figures Introduction to Quadratic Functions Polynomials and Quadratics Solving Quadratic Equations and Inequalities Complex Number System Other Functions and Inverses Shapes on the Coordinate Plane Circles and Parabolas Probability
EXPECTATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
1. The student should come prepared for class each day.
2. The student’s behavior should be such that it does not interfere with another student’s right to learn or the teacher’s duty to teach.
3. The student will be responsible for his/ her own work but will be expected to work cooperatively with other students in the class.
4. The student will exhibit competence in concepts and skills by scoring 70% or better on assignments.
5. The student who does not complete assignments in class will be expected to complete the work on his/ her own time.
6. The student is responsible for work missed due to absences. Any student who is absent must present Mrs. Cantrell with an admit/ release slip the day of return or departure. As stated in the absentee policy for the school, six unexcused absences will result in loss of credit. The student will be responsible to obtain assignments and submit to the teacher the next class session in which the student is present. Extenuating circumstances to prevent the work from being turned in the next day upon the students return should be discussed with the teacher and will be considered.
7. Calculators can be provided for the student but it is my observation that students who own their own calculators tend to be more productive in class. Calculators will be assigned and may not be taken out of the classroom.
8. Rules for discipline are the same as those that appear in the student handbook with emphasis on the following: A- Be on time (a tardy means the student wasn’t in his or her seat at the time of the bell)-Door must remain locked after tardy bell. B- Be prepared for class- have book, paper, homework, etc. C- RESPECT- yourself, the teacher, other students, property, and YOUR school D- Don’t interfere with others’ right to learn.
9.Students will be required to keep and bring to class each day a loose-leaf notebook containing all notes, tests, homework/class work, math journal, and quizzes. This notebook should be sequentially based upon dates of completion sectioned into the five heading: notes, tests, homework/classwork, math journal and daily quizzes/5 minute check. The notebook will be checked periodically.
10. All homework will be due at the beginning of class the next day. Each paper turned in should include the student’s name, date, page number and assignment. Failure to include these items will possibly result in points being deducted from the paper. No late homework will be accepted.
11. All Analytic Geometry students will be required to take an end of course exam (EOCT) administered by the state, which counts 20% of their final grade.
12.Students will be required to further their understanding of the concepts by working with “The Cognitive Tutor” which is software that complements the text used. They will be given time to work on it during school and a grading system will be implemented on the software. I strongly recommend the students utilize this technology-learning tool at home as well. 13. I want the student to be successful in my class, so please let me know if there is a problem.
************Please keep this signed syllabus in your notebook************ Althea Cantrell School Phone 747-2401 ext 1619 Home Phone 747-5201 Email: [email protected]
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