GPS Advanced Algebra Mathematics Department Campbell High School

GPS Advanced Algebra Mathematics Department Campbell High School

Debra Porter-Mazzei cell: 770-354-5034

Course Description

This is the third course in a sequence of courses designed to provide students with a rigorous program of study in mathematics. It includes exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, and polynomial functions of higher degree, conic sections, and normal distributions.

ALGEBRA

Students will investigate exponential, logarithmic and polynomial functions of degree higher than 2. Students will understand matrices and use them to solve problems.

MM3A1. Students will analyze graphs of polynomial functions of higher degree.

MM3A2. Students will explore logarithmic functions as inverses of exponential functions.

MM3A3. Students will solve a variety of equations and inequalities.

MM3A4. Students will perform basic operations with matrices.

MM3A5. Students will use matrices to formulate and solve problems.

MM3A7. Students will understand and apply matrix representations of vertex-edge graphs.

GEOMETRY

Students will understand and use the analytic geometry of conic sections and of planes and spheres in space.

MM3G1. Students will investigate the relationships between lines and circles.

MM3G2. Students will recognize, analyze, and graph the equations of the conic sections.

MM3G3. Students will investigate planes and spheres.

DATA ANALYSIS AND PROBABILITY

Students will use a normal distribution to calculate probabilities. They will organize, represent, investigate, interpret, and make inferences using data from both observational studies and experiments.

MM3D1. Students will create probability histograms of discrete random variables, using both experimental and theoretical probabilities.

MM3D2. Students will solve problems involving probabilities by interpreting a normal distribution as a probability histogram for a continuous random variable (z-scores are used for a general normal distribution).

MM3D3. Students will understand the differences between experimental and observational studies by posing questions and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.

Online Resources

The textbook can be accessed online. Go to activate.classzone.com and use the activation code: 2553876-30. For review purposes, the Math 2 textbook can be accessed using 2553876-20, and the Math 1 textbook code is 2553876-10.

Course Requirements:

Materials

You should have the following materials for class each day:

1.  Pencils with erasers

2.  Paper

3.  Graphing Calculators (may rent for $10 from Dr. Shonia Rm 910)

4.  Composition notebook (may be purchased in the school store)

5.  Issued textbook (Mathematics 3)

Daily Assignment Directions:

Assignments will be checked on a regular basis for completion and accuracy. All work must be shown in order to receive any credit.

A. Completing the assignment

1.  Use notebook paper.

2.  Write in pencil.

3.  Write an appropriate heading including name, date, block, and assignment. (Mrs. Mazzei will demonstrate proper heading)

4.  Copy the problem, show all work, circle or otherwise indicate the final answer.

5.  Work should always be numbered and neatly written.

B. When you come to class, be prepared to hand in assignment when called for; have pages stapled together before class begins if needed (Best to have stapler at home or get a mini-stapler for book bag.)

C. Getting help with classwork/ homework. Some assignments given in class are to be completed independently; you may not ask another student for assistance in those cases. You are allowed to work with others or get assistance on homework assignments; however, copying someone else’s work is cheating.

Extra Help

Extra help is available before and after school, with the exception of Friday afternoons. A math department tutoring schedule will be available within the first two weeks of the semester.

Make-up Work

1.  You are responsible for making up all work missed when absent (2 days for assignments and 1 week for a test).

2.  All assignments are listed on the back of the door by date and missing handouts will be in the black box at the back of the class labeled by date and assignment.

3.  Any student that is absent must turn in all previous assigned work the day he/she returns.

4.  Make-up work must be turned in as specified in your student handbook.

5.  You must schedule a time before or after school to make up a missed test. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule a make-up test with the teacher following an absence.

Grades will be calculated based on the following standards-based categories*. Individual assignments/assessments will receive a point value within each category.

Unit One: Modeling With Matrices 15%

Unit Two: Polynomial Functions 15%

Unit Three: Logarithmic & Exponential Functions 15%

Unit Four: Solving Equations and Inequalities 15%

Unit Five: Conics 15%

Unit Six: Data Analysis 10%

Final Exam 15%

TOTAL 100%

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Important: Every student must have a graphing calculator for GPS Advanced Algebra. You may rent one for $10. or you may purchase one. If you are going to college, you will need a graphing calculator. THE SCHOOL WILL NOT PROVIDE A GRAPHING CALCULATOR FOR THIS COURSE.

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