Mathematics 102003-2004Mr. Lincoln

The senior high curriculum focuses on four unifying ideas. Upon graduation from high school students will:

  1. Demonstrate confidence and competence in their ability to use problem-solving approaches to investigate and understand mathematical content.
  2. Be able to communicate mathematically.
  3. Be able to reason mathematically.
  4. Value the importance of mathematics.

The new math curriculum relies heavily on the use of technology to solve problems. The mathematics department recommends that all students purchase a TI-83 (or TI-83 Plus) calculator. Students will have difficulty completing homework, and may be at a disadvantage when tests and exams are written if they do not have a graphing calculator.

Homework is a crucial part of learning. It is an excellent opportunity to revisit topics explored previously and to introduce new ones. The emphasis in homework is on a few questions that require problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, written explanations or data collection.

The following are the units of study and estimated classes of study.

(a)Data Management (14 classes)

(b)Networks and Matrices (independent study)

(c)Patterns, Relations, Equations, and Predictions (14 classes)

(d)Modeling Functional Relations (12 classes)

(e)Applications with Triangles (12 classes)

(f)The Geometry of Packaging (10 classes)

(g)Linear Programming (8 classes)

Supplies Required

a)Math Set (15 m ruler, protractor, compass, etc.)

b)Pencils and Pens (blue or black ink)

c)Graphing Calculator

d)One pad of graph paper

e)Loose leaf paper

  • Some of the above can be stored in Room 07 in a secure cabinet so that they will be available each day for your use. Please obtain these required items by the end of the month. Label them with your name, and turn them in for storage if you wish.

Class Guidelines

We live by these five simple guidelines in this class:

  1. Promptness
  2. Preparedness
  3. Patience
  4. Perseverance
  5. Politeness

Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment involves gathering information about student learning and evaluation is the process of integrating that information and using it to formulate scores for reporting purposes. Information will be gathered through some or all of the following means and weighting of scores will be reevaluated at the end of each evaluation period. Adjustments would be made to accommodate extenuating circumstances and to fairly assess student learning. Proposed weightings are as follows:

Tests (30%)Projects (10%)Class Presentations (10%)Quizzes (10%)

Class Mark (10%) Group Work (10%) Assignments (10%)Portfolio (10%)

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that scores are recorded for all required assessment activities. If you are absent from school you are responsible for completing missed work. If you miss a major evaluation (i.e. test, project, class presentation, etc.), then a note from home clarifying the reason for the absence will be required before you will have a score recorded. Students should also be aware that while on vacation during school time, full value is lost for any assessments completed during that time period. This is a school policy and applies in all your courses. Finally be aware that once you turn 16, the school attendance policy applies and if you miss 20 hours (16 classes) or more in this course you will lose the credit.

Year Evaluation

Midterm35%

Term35%

Exam30%