Spring 2017 AFM Syllabus
Contact information: Mrs. Karen Grigg
Email:
Phone: 704-799-8555 ext. 1406 Website: LNHS website, click our staff and click on my name
Welcome to Advanced Functions and Modeling! I am looking forward to working with you this semester. In this course we will work to build on the knowledge you have gained from your previous math courses and exploring new topics. I have high expectations for all of my students. I truly believe that all students can succeed in this class. I will do my best to help my students master the material presented in AFM. Parents, you are the most valuable tool I have in educating your child. There are several ways you can help your child be successful:
1. Make time each day to ask your child what they did in class.
2. Make sure your child studies each night. If they finished their work in class, they should study their notes.
3. If your child has problems with the homework, have them read over their notes.
4. Encourage your child to get a study partner who is taking this class or has already taken the class.
5. If your child still does not understand the homework, encourage them to see me for help during one of the tutorial sessions during SMART lunch.
6. Stress the importance of a good education.
Here are my expectations:
· Do all homework the night it is assigned.
· Seek help IMMEDIATELY! If you do not understand today’s lesson, chances are you will not get tomorrow’s either. “I do not understand” is not an excuse in this class. The tutoring schedule during SMART lunch is posted outside my classroom and on my website. I will be available on Tuesdays during Tutorial A and Fridays during Tutorial B.
· Do not be absent. If you are, then plan to attend a tutorial time during SMART lunch to make up the lesson. Also, you may get notes and missing assignments off my webpage. I will also provide any copies of your missing work in the bin at the back of the class labeled “Were You Absent?” You will still be expected to take tests on time. Makeup work needs to be taken care of within 3 days.
· Communicate with me and your parents. We both want to help you succeed.
· Be responsible. Follow school rules and use good judgment. Be prepared for class, have your materials organized, and use class time wisely. Come to class on time and use class change to visit friends or use the restroom.
· Do not cheat on assessments or homework. Appropriate consequences will be enforced.
· I expect all students to treat their peers, themselves, and me with respect. You need to be courteous, stay alert, and keep all unnecessary comments to yourself. Any assignments or notes not pertaining to my class will be confiscated.
What is AFM?
By the time your student leaves my classroom they will be able to say the following statements:
· I can create and use calculator-generated models of linear, polynomial, exponential, trigonometric, power, and logarithmic functions of bivariate data to solve problems.
· I can summarize and analyze univariate data to solve problems.
· I can use theoretical and experimental probability to model and solve problems.
· I can use logarithmic (common, natural) functions to model and solve problems and justify results.
· I can use piecewise-defined functions to model and solve problems and justify results.
· I can use power functions to model and solve problems and justify results.
· I can use trigonometric (sine, cosine) functions to model and solve problems and justify results.
· I can use recursively-defined functions to model and solve problems.
Materials Needed
· Notebook (3-ring binder) to take notes and do class work.
· Pencils and high lighters for taking notes.
· TI-84 Calculator to use in and outside of class.
· Box of tissues and AAA batteries for the classroom would be appreciated, but not required.
Classroom Rules
1. When the tardy bell rings you are expected to be in your seat. The tardy bell policy will be strictly enforced according to the school policy. Excessive tardiness may lead to a loss of driving privileges.
2. No cheating will be tolerated. If you are caught cheating, you will receive a zero for the assignment and appropriate consequences will be enforced. Cheating is the act of receiving information to use as your own and the act of giving information to be used by someone else. This is for assessments and homework.
3. No eating or drinking will be allowed in the classroom during class. You may bring bottled water to drink, but nothing else.
4. Students will remain seated until class is dismissed.
5. Absolutely NO Cell Phones are allowed in class at any time. They should not be SEEN, HEARD or USED in any way, or they will be confiscated and turned into the office.
6. Students should only have laptops open when instructed to do so. They should remain on appropriate sites to further their instruction in this course only.
Grading
45% Tests: Tests will cover chapter material and review material. If you are out the day before a test and I cover new material, then you may make-up the test. However, if no new material is covered on review days, you will be expected to take the test on test day with the class. ALWAYS be prepared. If you are out the day of the test, then you will be expected to take the test the day you return. Tentative dates are already posted online with review worksheets to help you start preparing early. Tests must be completed during one class period. Fourth block seniors who leave at the senior bell on test days are not given extra time to complete their test the following day.
20% Homework and Classwork: Your chance to know how prepared you are for the test. You must show all work in order to receive credit. Work will not be accepted after the day it is due unless you are absent. If you are absent, you are responsible for getting missed assignments from me or my website and completing them within 3 days for credit. Sometimes pop quizzes will be given to make sure students are doing their homework. Homework quizzes will be similar to problems given for homework the previous night. So be ready!!
35% Quizzes: At least one quiz will be given for each unit. This helps prepare you for the test. Tentative dates are already posted online.
20% Final Exam: You will take a state test at the end of the semester.
SMART Lunch Tutorial Incentive: Students will be given an index card. Students will receive a stamp for each time they attend a tutorial during SMART lunch for the entire session. Students must be working on assignments or review materials for this class in order to receive a stamp. It will be the student’s responsibility to keep up with their index card during the quarter. These will be collected at the end of the quarter to give students an extra grade. These grades will be helpful in improving a student’s average. These scores will not penalize a student for not attending SMART lunch. This score value will be the actual number of times a student attends so parents will be aware of how often their student has attended SMART lunch during the quarter.
Test Correction Policy:
· IF/when I allow test corrections it will be for the class as a whole. No individuals will be allowed to make corrections unless I give the whole class the same option.
· All corrections are required to occur in my classroom during tutorial sessions. The times available for these corrections will be announced and posted on my webpage.
· Students are encouraged to come and seek help before attempting corrections.
· There will be a deadline for corrections and anything after that deadline will not be accepted.
Parent Contacts:
I will contact parents on an individual basis when concerns arise based on grades and/or behavior. Please feel free to contact me as often or as little as you would like on your own. I will be sending reports home on Feb. 23rd and May 9th to keep you updated on your student’s progress. I would also recommend getting your account set up on PowerSchool so you can keep up with your student’s grades online. There is a student information sheet to fill out for parent contact information. Please fill it out and have your student return it tomorrow.
Remind App
I am going to use remind this semester. Please download the remind 101 app on your cell phone to get text alerts.
1st block: remind.com/join/kgrigg1st and/or text @kgrigg1st to 81010
3rd block: remind.com/join/kgrigg3rd and/or text @kgrigg3rd to 81010
4th block: remind.com/join/kgrigg4th and/or text @kgrigg4th to 81010