Have a great summer South Meck Sabres. See you in August for the 2019-2020 school year!
Email address: [email protected]
School Phone: 980-343-3600
Tutoring: Before school tutoring is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:40-7:10 in MC 586.
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Class Syllabus
Room #: MC 586
Advanced Functions and Modeling provides students with an in-depth study of modeling and applying functions. Throughout this course the students will learn to:
- Describe graphically, algebraically, and verbally phenomena as functions; identify independent and dependent quantities, domain, range and input/output.
- Translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric, and verbal representations of relations.
- Define and use linear, quadratic, cubic, and exponential to model and solve problems.
- Use systems of two or more equations or inequalities to solve problems.
- Use to the trigonometric ratios to model and solve problems.
- Use logic and deductive reasoning to draw conclusions and solve problems.
My Commitments as Your Teacher
- Provide a safe and comfortable learning environment
- Be a patient, fair, and supportive "guide on the side"
- Challenge you and provide the support you need to successfully meet the challenge
- Provide instruction that meets the needs of all students so each student is able to master the course objectives
- Give you my best EVERY day by being ready and prepared to teach, using a variety of methods
Classroom Expectations
- Respect yourself, your teacher, and your peers
- Put forth your best effort every single day
- Be prepared and participate every single day
- Take responsibility for your actions
- Preserve a positive learning environment
Advanced Functions and Modeling Units of Study:
- Probability
- Univariate Data
- Trigonometric Functions
- Piecewise-Defined Functions
- Logarithmic Functions
- Power Functions
- Calculator-Generated Models
- Recursively-Defined Functions
Supplies:
- TI-84 Graphing Calculator (A classroom calculator will be provided)
- Spiral Notebook (preferably multi-subject) or 3 ring binder with paper
- Pencils
- graph paper
Grading Scale:90-100: A80-89: B70-79: C60-69: DBelow 60: F
Tutoring is available in MC 586 on Tuesday and Thursday morning from 6:45-7:15.
Grading Policy:
30% of Quarter Grade
Informal assessments must be linked to specific objectives and include a variety of assignments such as warm-ups, notebook checks, quizzes, group work, in-class tasks, class participation, etc.
70% of Quarter Grade
Formal assessments must be linked to specific objectives and include a variety of assignments such as tests, comprehensive writing assignments, projects, etc.
A minimum of 9 informal grades per semester is required.
A minimum of 4 formal grades per semester is required.
Remediation/Reassessment: Students who score below a 79% can retest after completing remediation. Students will receive the higher grade for a maximum of 79%. Therefore, students who score a 79-100% on their retest should receive a score of 79%. Any grade below a 79% should be recorded as is. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete the remediation and the retest process within two weeks of receiving the original graded assessment score or make other arrangements which are agreed to by the teacher.
Late Work: Work that is not turned in on time due to an unexcused absence or failure to attempt, applies to both informal and formal assessments:
- Students will receive a maximum 80% grade for work showing a concerted effort, if turned in one day late.
- Students will receive a maximum 70% grade for work showing a concerted effort if turned in two days late.
- After three or more days, late work showing concerted effort will receive a grade of 50% if turned in one week prior to the published exam schedule for each quarter.
Concerted Effort: Student work will reflect thoughtful effort towards classwork, homework, and/or assessments. Variations in assignments or individual student needs should be considered in determining the definition of thoughtful effort. It may include but is not limited to the following: attending tutoring, notifying the teacher with questions, or arriving to class early for assistance. PLCs must discuss the idea of thoughtful effort as it applies to all students and circumstances.
Make-Up Work: A student who fails to turn in an assignment due to an absence, whether excused or unexcused, must be allowed to make up the work. The student must initiate contact with the teacher within five school days upon return to school to make arrangements for completing the work. After this time period, the opportunity will no longer be available. These arrangements should include a schedule for completion of the work that is appropriate, mindful of the assignment and length of absence.
Calculator Procedures:
We will be using calculators on a routine basis in AFM.
If you have your own calculator, it is your responsibility and it is appreciated when you bring it to class on a daily basis.
If you do not possess your own calculator, the following rules are in effect:
1.Everyone will be assigned a calculator number.
2.Your calculator number is the only calculator that you may use.
3.If you get a calculator and there is something wrong, please tell me immediately, or you could be held accountable for the damage.
4.We will put calculators away at the end of class in the proper place.
5.If a calculator is missing at the close of the period, the entire class will be held until the calculator is found.
6.You can lose your calculator privileges.