Math Analysis 1
Lake Stevens High School Mr. Hein
Course Expectations and Syllabus 2012-13
A graphing calculator is required for this course. Instruction will be given using the TI-83+. (TI-83 or 84 series is recommended.)
Text: Prentice Hall Pre-calculus:Enhanced with Graphing Utilities
Material covered:
Chapter 1- Graphs: Rectangular coordinates, Graphs of equations in two variables, Solving equations in one variable, Lines, circles
Chapter 2- Functions and their graphs: Functions, Graphs of functions, Properties of functions, Linear functions and models, Library of functions including piecewise functions, transformations
Chapter 3- Polynomial and Rational Fuctions: Quadratic Functions, Polynomial functions, Properties of rational functions, Inverse and joint variation, Polynomial and rational inequalities
Chapter 4- Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Composite, one-to-one, inverse, Exponential, Logarithmic, properties of logarithms, logarithmic and exponential equations, Compound interest, Exponential growth and decay, Newton's Law, logistic growth and decay
Chapter 9-Analytic Geometry: Conics, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola
Chapter 10-Systems of equations and inequalities: Substitution and elimination method, Matrices, Determinants, Cramer's Rule, Matrix Algebra, and Systems of nonlinear equations
Grading: Grades will be determined by student performance in the following areas with the approximate percentage of the grade from each area as follows:
· Tests/Quizzes – 90% (includes final exam)
· Daily Work– 10%
89.49-86.5%.....B+ 79.49-76.5%.....C+ 69.49-66.5%.....D+
100-92.5% ……...A 86.49-82.5%.....B 76.49-72.5%.....C 66.49-59.5%.....D
92.49-89.5%.....A- 82.49-79.5%...... B- 72.49-69.5%.....C- 59.49-0%…………F
Expectations/Class rules: I expect that all students will:
1. Follow all school rules as stated in the student-parent handbook.
2. Follow the class routines and become an active, independent, responsible learner.
3. Follow the five rules is this classroom;
· Be here on time.
· Come prepared to learn. Math work should be done in pencil.
· Honestly do your assignment to the best of your ability.
· Respect the learning environment of everyone else in this class.
· Leave distractions at home-cell phones, music players, handheld games, etc.
Absences/Make-Up Work: As stated in the student handbook, students who are absent are responsible for getting and doing any missed work. On return from absence, prior to the start of class, the student should get any missed assignments from the posted calendar and make arrangements to go over any missed work with the instructor. The student will have as many days as s/he was absent to make up the work; arrangements should be made with the teacher for making up any missed quizzes or tests. Making up work for any longer term absences should be set up in consultation with the teacher.
Late work: Late work beyond absent work will not be accepted. Work must be completed on time in order to take full advantage of the learning/instruction that takes place in the classroom. Please see me for extenuating circumstances.
Need extra help? I am available most days after school. If you are putting forth effort in class, I will be happy to assist you with extra help before or after the regular school day. However, don't wait until the day before a test or quiz to suddenly expect to learn everything. Be PROACTIVE!
Mr. Hein
Mathematics Department
Lake Stevens High School
425-335-1515