Environment for Success in 1St Semester College Algebra

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Environment for Success in 1stSemesterCollege Algebra

Required Materials:College Algebra book

Graphing Calculator TI- 83/84(you can rent one from the bookstore for $20 for the year)or Scientific

1Notebook

Homework:All assignments are to be completed on/before the day of the test to earn 100% credit. If any assignments are turned in after the test, you will earn 50% credit.Also, in order to RETEST you must have all of your assignments turned in and completed.

Testing: Before a unit test students will have two days to review the material.

All students will have a total of two opportunities to receive credit on each outcome/test. The review, test corrections and retest will all take place in the classroom. Not all tests will be outcome based. Please be reminded that a student who has NOT completed all of their homework for the unit will not be allowed to retest until the homework is all completed.

Classroom Guidelines

1.You will be seated at your desk ready to learn when the tardy bell rings.

2.You will show respect to others and materials in the classroom.

3.Have your materials ready everyday.

Grading

1.Late assignments will be worth 50%.

2.Work missed due to absences is made up within 2 days for every day of being absent.

3.Categories that make up your grade are:

Tests 60%

Homework 20%

Final exam 20%

4.Quarter and semester grades are based on the following scale:

(89.5 to 100) = 1

(79.5 to 89.4) = 2

(69.5 to 79.4) = 3

(59.5 to 69.4) = 4

Available Hours

I will be available from 7:30-7:55 A.M. and 2:35 –3:30P.M. in Room 123 to assist any students in need of extra help.

Infinite Campus

To ensure the success of each student, please be sure to have a valid email address linked to Infinite Campus. Students and Parents should check grades on a weekly or even daily basis.

The following website is the portal for students/parents to access their grades and attendance:

College Algebra/Functions

Dual Enrollment Opportunity (Math 151 – 4 credits)

This class is available for dual enrollment, college-level credit. If you plan on furthering your education at the post-secondary level, it is strongly recommended that you take this class for dual enrollment credit. What that means is that you will earn your high school credits as well as earn post-secondary credits. Depending upon your post-secondary choice, you will receive credit for either Math 151 (College Algebra) or elective credits. The student and parent should contact the post-secondary institution of their choice to determine which type of credit will be granted. Typically, community colleges will grant Math 151 credits while universities will grant elective credit. The cost per credit hour for this class will be $81, for a total of $324 plus $15 registration fee. If you were to take this same course at Arizona State University, the cost per credit is $677 for a total cost of $2708 plus $153 in fees. It seems beneficial for students to take the opportunity for Dual Enrollment. Please contact me with any further questions you may have.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
MAT151 2013 Fall - / College Algebra / Functions
1. / Analyze and interpret the behavior of functions, including end behavior, increasing and decreasing, extrema, asymptotic behavior, and symmetry.
2. / Solve polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic equations analytically and graphically.
3. / Find real and complex zeros of polynomial functions analytically and graphically.
4. / Graph polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions.
5. / Determine domain and range of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions.
6. / Use transformations to graph functions.
7. / Perform operations, including compositions, on functions and state the domain of the resulting function.
8. / Determine whether a relation is a function when represented numerically, analytically, or graphically.
9. / Determine whether a function is one-to-one when represented numerically, analytically, or graphically.
10. / Determine the inverse of a relation when represented numerically, analytically, or graphically.
11. / Classify functions by name when represented numerically, analytically, or graphically.
12. / Determine regression models from data using appropriate technology and interpret results.
13. / Read and interpret quantitative information when presented numerically, analytically, or graphically.
14. / Justify and interpret solutions to application problems.
15. / Compare alternative solution strategies.
16. / Calculate and interpret average rate of change.
17. / Model and solve real world problems.
18. / Solve systems of three linear equations in three variables.
19. / Solve systems of linear inequalities.
20. / Communicate process and results in written and verbal formats.