Mrs. Cristina O. Lopez
Room 128
Conference time: 2:45-4:15pm
Tel: (956) 254-5300 ext. 1025
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AQR
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Syllabus
Welcome to AQR! This is an exciting and dynamic course in which we will work together to explore ways that math is used in the “Real World”. This course requires that you use all the skills learned in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II as well as other classes in order to investigate and solve application problems.
Topics Covered / Units of Study
è Unit I: Analyzing Numerical Data
§ Using Ratios, Rates, and Percents
§ Using Averages, Weighted Averages, and Indices
§ Estimating Large Numbers
§ Using Check Digits to Validate Identification Numbers
è Unit II: Probability
§ Determining Probabilities
§ Everyday Decisions Based on Probabilities
§ Expected Value
è Unit III: Analyzing Statistical Studies
§ Case Study Analysis
§ Univariate Data
§ Bivariate Data
§ Statistical Investigations
§ Statistical Analyses
§ Sources of Variability
è Unit IV: Using Recursion in Models and Decision Making
§ Relationships in Data
§ Recursion in Exponential Growth and Decay
§ Recursion Using Rate of Change
§ Recursion in Cyclical Models
è Unit V: Using Functions in Models and Decision Making
§ Regression in Linear and Nonlinear Functions
§ Cyclical Functions
§ Step and Piecewise Functions
è Unit VI: Decision Making in Finance
§ Future Value of an Investment
§ Present Value of an Investment
§ Building an Investment
§ Using Credit
è Unit VII: Networks and Graphs
§ Circuits, Paths, and Graph Structures
§ Spanning Trees
§ Graph Coloring
§ Program Evaluation and Review Technique Charts
Supplies:
· Manila Folder
· Regular Paper/ Graph Paper
· Pencils
· FLASH DRIVE
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS IN THIS CLASS
All students will actively participate in class.
All students will present work to class.
All students will present work that reflects their best abilities.
All students will be responsible to complete any outside work.
All students will be challenged.
All students will experience successful problem solving.
Academic Expectations:
§ ALL YOUR WORK MUST BE DONE IN PENCIL Mistakes and corrections are a part of the learning process, especially in math classes. Using a pencil (with an eraser) will enable you to make corrections and avoid sloppy work.
§ Classwork: You are required to show your work in a neat and orderly fashion. In this way, I will be able to see if you understand the concepts and material presented in class and are able to set up your problems correctly. Points will be deducted if you fail to show appropriate work.
§ Food or drinks: No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom at any time. You may bring water as long as it is in a covered container.
§ Electronic devices: Electronic devices (BYOD- ipod, ipad, smart phones, tablets, etc.) will be used only when the teacher considers that they will be helpful for a lesson, otherwise the devices will be confiscated if seen or heard in class, after a warning.
§ Always Respectful: No talking back--use appropriate tone when speaking, no derogatory language or swearing, don’t speak out of turn; be polite to every person on campus.
§ In The Proper Place: Be in class on time; don’t wander the building, have a hall pass, use the closest restroom.
§ Engaged in Learning: Participate, pay attention, take notes, complete class assignments, don’t interrupt when another person is speaking. Show Responsibility: Complete assignments, turn in work on time, do your own work.
§ Sleeping, or the appearance of sleeping, will not be allowed
§ Abide by all school policies outlined in the Student Handbook.
Grading Policy:
This is an 18 week course made up of two 9 week semesters. Each semester will consist of a 9 week marking periods for a total of 50 % credit per semester. The following applies for each semester of the course:
Daily Work, Home Work, Quizzes: 50%
Tests, Projects: 50%
(These are worth 80% of your semester grade)
Semester Exam (This is worth 20% of your semester grade)
Tardies:
You are expected to be in your seat by the time the bell rings. I will keep track of your tardies just as I will of absences, and appropriate actions will be taken, so make sure that you are on time. Persistent tardies will require a referral.
Attendance / Missed Assignments:
AQR is an interesting course and much of what we learn in this class will come from in-class projects, group discussions, and collaborative projects. Regular attendance in this class is crucial to students’ success. In the event of an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain any missed / make-up work and turn it in within the same number of days that he / she was absent. If a test or major project is missed, that student will be responsible for completing that on the day that they return. If an absence occurs the class period before a test or project, the student will be required to complete the test or project on the assigned day since all major grade assignment dates are given ahead of time. If your group is required to present and you are absent, then you will have to present without the help of your group. Check your student handbook for questions on “Make up work”. All work including projects will not be accepted 5 school days after they are due unless otherwise stated.
Tutoring:
All students will be invited to attend tutoring in the morning 8:05-8:25, unless I am in a scheduled meeting. Also, please take advantage of the after-school tutoring offered from 4:30-6:00 pm every TUES-THURS in the library. (Homework Center) Transportation is provided by the school.
It is important that you follow the rules in the student handbook. I will have high expectations for you to be successful in this course, and if you have any questions/concerns please communicate them with me.
Please read the following and return this sheet with your child.
• STUDENT PORTION:
My signature below indicates that I have read and understand the AQR Course Syllabus and I will do my best to be successful in class.
Student Name (Please print) ______Date ______
Student Signature ______
• PARENT PORTION:
Dear Parent or Guardian:
It is my pleasure to have your son/daughter enrolled in my class this year. I am looking forward to working with your child so that he/she will be successful in this mathematics class and will be able to use and build upon the mathematics skills learned thus far. In order to do this, I am asking for your cooperation in encouraging your child to take responsibility for his/her learning by doing the following:
· ATTEND CLASS REGULARLY AND BE PUNCTUAL
· ASK QUESTIONS IN CLASS
· TAKE NOTES AND KEEP AN ORGANIZED NOTEBOOK
· COMPLETE ALL CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS DAILY
· PRACTICE GOOD STUDY HABITS AT HOME
· TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TUTORING OPTIONS ON CAMPUS AND/OR MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH ME FOR HELP
· REVIEW AND PREPARE SYSTEMATICALLY FOR TESTS AND QUIZZES
Another way you can help your student is to be informed about what is going on in the classroom. The options listed below will help you do this.
· E-mail:
· School phone number: (956)254-5300 ext. 1025
My signature below indicates that I have read and discussed the AQR Course Syllabus with my son/daughter.
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