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2016-2017Trigonometry/Statistics

1stsemester/2nd semester

Class Content and Expectations

Mr. Zulauf, Pacifica High School, GGUSD

Course Objective:Students will become proficient in the current California State Standards described in the Trigonometry/Statistics content area of focus.

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Number and Quantity

Algebra

Functions

Modeling

Geometry

Statistics & Probability

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Students will utilize the eight standards of Mathematical Practice:

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  1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
  2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
  3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
  4. Model with mathematics.

  1. Use appropriate tools strategically.
  2. Attend to precision.
  3. Look for and make use of structure.
  4. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

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2016-2017 Class Content and Expectations

Expectations:To maintain a learning environment in the classroom, students are expected to be on time to class, maintain regular attendance, have supplies, and to conduct themselves in a manner which allows learning to take place.

Students are expected to seek assistance from the teacher, parent, peer, tutor, or peer tutor if having trouble understanding classwork and/or homework.

Cell Phone Policy: Students are not permitted to use cell phones in the classroom unless authorized by teacher. If student uses cell phone during class without permission:

1st offense: Put it away.

2nd offense: Put it on my desk. Retrieve at end of class.

3rd offense: Put it on my desk. Retrieve after school.

4th offense: Put it on my desk. Get it back from the office.

Supplies: Notebook paper, pencil, eraser, ruler, and calculator with trigonometry functions (preferred).

Teacher Availability: I am available to assist:

  • 7:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
  • 8:45 a.m. on Wednesdays
  • Lunchtime upon request/pre-arranged with me.
  • After school Monday to Thursday until 3:30 p.m. upon request/pre-arranged with me.

Assessment:

Grades:A: 90-100%B: 80-89%C: 70-79%D: 60-69%F: ≤59%

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2016-2017 Class Content and Expectations

Categories:Formative Assessments:

Homework...... 10%

Chapter Packets/Notebook....10%

Projects...... 10%

Summative Assessments:

Quizzes...... 25%

Tests...... 35%

Final...... 10%

Homework: Expect daily homework. It is important that a student knows how to workout a solution to a problem, not simply know the answer.

Homework scores will be logged on a student’s Stamp Sheet.

Assignments are scored:

0=No Assignment (no late assignments accepted without approved excuse)

1=Incomplete assignments or complete but no solutions

2=Complete assignment with solutions

Chapter Packet/Notebook: On “Chapter Test” days, a stapled packet will be submitted to me. Each chapter packet will consist of warm-up exercises, practice problems/worksheets, and academic vocabulary. Please do not turn in a spiral notebook or 3-ring binder for a chapter packet/notebook check - only a stapled packet.

Project: An investigative task that applies the standards taught during the semester.

Quizzes: One or two per chapter.

Tests: At the end of a unit or chapter.

Final: Comprehensive exam of the entire semester.

Review of Class Content and Expectations: I look forward to a great year of learning. Please review the class content and expectations and sign below:

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