Math Department/Integrated Math II Syllabus 2015-2016
Mr. Steinacher. E-mail: Voicemail: (805) 742-3502:
I am available at lunch (duties permitting), before school and after school, or by appointment.
Introduction: Integrated Math II complies with the California Department of Education standards through the Math Vision Project (MVP Curriculum). The curriculum has an embedded learning cycle where students develop understanding, solidify understanding, and practice understanding. During the develop stage of the learning cycle, the focus is on students’ ideas and strategies. In the solidify stage students examine and extend their thinking through concepts, algorithms and tools. Finally in the practice stage, the focus is on acquiring fluency and refine student thinking.
Course objectives/key learning outcomes: Students will: make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.; reason abstractly and quantitatively; construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others; model with mathematics; use appropriate tools strategically; attend to precision; look for/make use of structure; and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Sequence of topics/units: This course formally presents Quadratic Functions, Structure of Expressions, Quadratic Equations, Features of Functions, Geometric Figures, Similarity and Right Triangle Trigonometry, Circles, Conics, and Probability (Statistics).
Assignments/Projects: Units of study are assessed with department tests after each Unit. The dates of these tests are still yet to be determined however, students should expect a week’s notice before the test. There will be tasks collected and graded from the learning modules. There will be a final at the end of each semester.
Instructional Materials: The Mathematics Vision Project Modules will be handed out in class and are also available on-line at www.mathematicsvisionproject.org. Students will only be given one copy of an MVP model. Supplementary material will include Algebra 1 textbook published by Holt and its ancillary materials are used along with worksheets, calculators, and possibly computer/video available to support teachers in conveying the common core content. Daily, students should bring a three ring binder with the MVP model, paper (including graphing paper), and a number two (or equivalent Hb) pencil.
Instructional Structure of the Class: Most classes begin with a warm-up while the teacher stamps the previous day’s homework, followed by correcting previous day’s hw and answering questions, MVP module work done individually, collaboratively, and whole class discussion, and close with practice/work on assignments.
Progress Monitoring: In-class work will be monitored and questions from homework answered. Quizzes are considered a formative assessment to help teacher and student assess level of understanding. There are no make-up quizzes. If a student misses a quiz, the percentage from the next test will be allocated back to the quiz. This allows for timely feedback/return of quizzes.
Grades will be posted on “Q student connect”. Please keep your student’s password. Requests for passwords should be made to 742-2950. NOTE: A blank entry means the grade has been entered; this is a grade of zero and is counted in the grade-If the assignment has not been graded, then a blank entry will not count as a zero. Students’ grades are based on weighted percentages: Homework/other 15%; Quizzes 10%; Tests 75%. There is no “extra credit” work in this class. Cheating on a quiz or test warrants a 0% grade for that quiz or exam.
Grade Breakout: A+ ≥97.5% B+ ≥87.5% C+ ≥77.5% D+ ≥67.5%
A ≥92.5% B ≥82.5% C ≥72.5% D ≥62.5%
A- ≥89.5% B- ≥79.5% C- ≥69.5% D- ≥59.5% F (less than 59%)
Test Retake Policy: Students may retake any test with any grade. However, the second score will replace the first even if the second score was lower! So make sure you study before retaking the test. Students may retake each test only once; no multiple retakes of the same test. The retakes must taken on the student’s own time i.e. lunch or after school. You man not retake the final.
Homework Policy: Homework will be assigned daily and will stamped the following day. I want each student to get the benefit of practicing the math concepts. Warm-ups and homework stamp sheets will be collected on Mondays. Homework not completed on time it may be turned in for 70% of all work is shown up until the day of the module test. To turn in late work you must staple the homework to the stamp sheet. Independent study forms should be picked up for planned absences lasting more than 5 days. In class module tasks will collected randomly throughout each module. Students are responsible for learning and turning in material whether or not they are in class. Missed opportunities cannot be recreated.
Extenuating Circumstances/Exceptions Clause: In recognition of IEP’s and extenuating/unforeseen situations, accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Support/Intervention: The topic for each section, found below the ready-set-go, can be searched on YouTube, Khan Academy, and internet in general. It is a good idea to have a study-buddy. Again, I am available to help! There may be a free after school tutoring program in the library but that is yet to be determined.
Classroom Norms: School policies regarding tardiness, clothing, electronic devices, and other appropriate behaviors are handled in accordance with school rules. Students may drink water in class when calculators are not in use. Other food and beverage should be properly contained and off the desks.
If changes to the syllabus occur then students and parent will be notified accordingly.
Student Expectations
Like school rules, classroom rules will also be followed:
1. Be Punctual: Just like in a job setting, being on times is important and is a school rule.
2. Be Respectful: Be respectful to your peers, teacher, and classroom materials.
3. Be Prepared: Come to class prepared and ready to work with an open mind.
Please sign and date this paper to acknowledge receipt of Mr. Steinacher’s classroom syllabus. Then have your student turn in this paper to me.
Note: It is planned that later in the semester, class syllabi will be available on the school web-site.
Thank you,
Jeremy Steinacher
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