Syllabus: Math Analysis (Fall) & Adv. Trig (Spring)

NOTE:Tosubmit a signed syllabus, be sure to read all course information on Mrs. Sather's website and provide parent contact information
by either turning in a signed copy of the last page of the syllabus or by having a parent/guardian email
with the subject line being your name and class period letting me know that they have read the syllabus. .
Prerequisite / Math Analysis (Fall): Teacher placement based on grades in Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2
Office Hours
(Tutoring) / I will be availableafter schoolfrom2:50 – 3:20, Tuesday – Friday and before school upon request, unless I have
toattenda meeting.Please feel free to contact me byemailat .
Required
Text / Precalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach (6th Edition)[Click book title for online resources.]
by Larson, R. & R. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. 2008
Course
Description / Math Analysis and Advanced Trigonometry satisfies the minimum competency requirement in
mathematics for graduation as well as UC/CSU (C) requirements.Math Analysis includes thestudy
of equations, functions and their graphs, inequalities, absolute value, conic sections, sequences,
series, the binomial theorem, polynomials and complex numbers. In Advanced Trigonometry, students
will study trigonometric identities, unit circle, trigonometric form of a complex number, vectors, graphs
of trigonometric functions, parametric equations, rotations of conic sections and polar coordinates.
Both courses are designed to be rigorous and fast-paced to prepare students for the study of
Calculus. Students must take both Math Analysis and Advanced Trigonometry to fulfill the prerequisite
for Calculus.Studentswill be continually asked to explain, justify, verify, and interpret-in short,to think
critically. Topics to be covered in depth are listed below as approved by the mathematics department.
First Semester:Math Analysis
Chapter 1: Functions and Their Graphs
Chapter 2: Polynomial and Rational Functions
Chapter 3:Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Chapter 8: Sequences, Series, and Probability
Chapter 11: Limits and Introduction to Calculus
Second Semester: Advanced Trigonometry
Chapter 4: Trigonometric Functions
Chapter 5: Analytic Trigonometry
Chapter 6: Additional Topics in Trigonometry
Chapter 9: Topics in Analytic Geometry
Chapter 10: Analytic Geometry in Three-Dimensions
Course Goals / In addition to state and district standards, students should:
1)Bea good problem solver;
2)Bean effective communicator; and
3)Befamiliar of current technology applications.
Content
Standards / SeeMathematical Analysis, Linear Algebra,& Trigonometry Standards
fromCalifornia Department of Educationwebsite.
Recommended
Supplies / (2) 1-Subject Spiral/Graphing Notebook
Colored Pens/Highlighters
Ruler
Pencilsw/ Eraser / College-Ruled Paper
Graph Paper
TI-83+ or TI-84 Graphing Calculator*
(*Available in-class. For web-version,
go to:www.desmos.com)
Grading / Studentsearntheir own grades. Each assignment is worth a certain amountof points and
given a percentage grade. Student letter grades depend upon thepercentage of their total
assignments throughout the semester. Periodically, grades will be posted in the classroom
by student ID numbers and onAeries(ABI). The percentagebreakdown is as follows:
Grading Criteria
Tests:70%
Quizzes:15%
Assignments:15% / Grading Scale
90% - 100%= A
80% - 89%= B
70% - 79%= C
60% - 69%= D
Below 59%= F
*Tests consist of multiple-choice and/or open-ended questions. Absence on atest dayMUSTbe cleared
with attendance office. Individual quiz/Benchmark checks forunderstanding of new topics. Team quiz
helps in preparation for a test. It is the reviewworksheetdiscussed in small groups and/or as a whole class.
*Notebook binders need to be organized. Notes inCornell Styleare a simple way to record whatyou have learned
in class eachday orwhat you have read in your textbook. A good set of notes will help with your assignments and
preparation for the test. Acompleteandon-timeassignment must be stamped or signed by teacher the day
after it has been assigned--based on completion.Students keepnotebook,assignments, and quizzes in their
notebook binder until submitted as a packeton the day of the test.No late assignmentswill be stamped or
signed by teacher but may be submitted in the packet.Each assignment willreceive pointsas follows:
5 pts = On-Time, Complete (with work shown), Corrected; 3 pts = On-Time, 60% Complete or
Weak/No Corrections ; 2pts = 50% Complete or No Corrections or Late ; 0 pt = Less than 50% Complete.
*Prompt and regular attendance is very important. Warm-up exercisesand/or quizzes are givenat the
beginning of class. Studentsmust beready to participate in daily warm-ups and discussions. Students must
check course website (first) or contact teacher for any missed assignments.
Citizenship / Citizenship grades will be determined by a student’s contribution in class, with“G” (Good) and
“E” (Excellent) gradesdenoting positive contributions. Behavior that is detrimental to thelearning
of others and unexcused absences or tardiness will result in “N” (Needs Improvement)or
“U” (Unsatisfactory) grades.
Classroom
Guidelines / I will adhere toSchool-Wide Rulesand Regulations (seeStudent Handbook), as well as the
following guidelines:
1)Berespectful.
2)Bein class on time.
3)Beprepared.
*Food, drinks (except bottled water), candy, or gum are prohibited in class.
**Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off at all times.
Consequence
& Policies / Please refer to consequence and policy on tardy and electronic devices (seeStudent Handbook).
Major infractions and consistent defiance will resultin loss ofALLclassroom privileges!
Groups or
Study Teams / *Each member of the team or cooperative group is responsible for his/herown behavior.
*Each member of the team must be willing to help any other team memberwho asks for help.
*Ask the teacher for help when all team members have the same question.
*Use a team voice.
Technology / Students will be empowered to continue their study of mathematics becauseof technology
incorporated with the lesson— TI-Graphing Calculator Technology, Online Instruction from
websites such asKhan AcademyorCollegeBoard: SAT Practiceand Power Pointpresentations.
Exposure to such technology enhances their knowledge about career research andpreparation.
School-to-
Career / Students will be collaborative workers as they take an active role in learning
with a variety of instructional formats, such as small groups, individual exploration,
peer instruction, whole-class discussion, and project work.

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