Twin Falls School District
Math/Advanced Math Concepts
Grades 10 – 12
Mr. Behrens Room Q5 Twin Falls High School
Phone Number 737-5208 ext. 3092
E-Mail behrensst@tfsd.k12.id.us
Course Description: This course is designed for the student who has completed Algebra II who needs more
preparation for Precalculus. Topics covered include sets, graphs, data, relations and functions, problem solving,
trigonometry, and trigonometry applications. This is a year long class.
Instructional Philosophy: Students are expected to comply with all district, building, and classroom
policies.
Power Standards:
Standard 1: Analyze Real Numbers, Equations and Inequalities
 Evaluate and simplify expressions
 Solve equations
 Solve and graph linear inequalities and absolute values
Standard 2: Simplify Exponents, Polynomials, and Solve Quadratics
 Simplify expressions containing polynomials
 Add, subtract and multiply polynomials
 Factor and divide polynomials
 Solve Quadratic Equations
Standard 3: Tennis Ball LAB
 Lab Activity Maximum Height
Standard 4: Explore Complex Fractions, and Rational Equations, Min/Max Quadratic Equations
 Simplify complex fractions
 Solve equations containing rational fractions
 Solve Quadratic Problems
Standard 5: Explore Radical Expressions, Imaginary Numbers, and Complex Numbers
 Simplify expressions containing radicals
 Add, subtract, multiply and divide radical expressions
 Simplify expressions containing complex numbers
 Solve equations containing radicals
Standard 6: Explore Functions and Relations Using Technology
 Define Domain and Range
 Recognize asymptotes, one-to-one functions, and inverse functions
 Simplify composite functions
 Evaluate inverse functions
Standard 7: Explore Functions and Relations Using Technology
 Define Domain and Range
 Recognize asymptotes, one-to-one functions, and inverse functions
 Graph various functions and relations
 Analyze graphs of polynomial functions
 Find factors and zeros of polynomial functions.
Standard 8: Analyze Conic Sections
 Find the distance between two points in the coordinate plane.
 Find the midpoint of a line segment in the coordinate plane
 Graph conic sections
 Graph and solve conic systems.
Standard 9: Explore Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
 Simplify rational exponents
 Solve exponential equations
 Find and use common and natural logarithms
 Evaluate expressions and solve equations involving logarithms
Standard 10: Math @ Work Project
 Research math involved in occupations
 Prepare presentations
Standard 11: Trigonometric Functions
 Basic coordinates
 Trigonometry angles
 Define and use trigonometry functions
Standard 12: Trigonometric Angles
 Acute Angles
 Special trigonometry angles
 Related trigonometry angles
 Right triangle trigonometry
Standard 13: Trigonometry Applications
 Solve various trigonometric applications
 Utilize accuracy of data
Standard 14: Trigonometric Bearing Lab
 Calculate distance of a flight using trigonometry functions
 Draw maps with accurate measurement
Major Course Projects and Assignments: Math @ Work
Assessment and Grading Plan: Grades are determined by performance on tests, quizzes, and assignments.
Grading Scale:
100 – 90
89 – 80
79 – 70
69 – 60
59 & below
Incomplete
A
B
C
Components of the Grade: Test
Classwork
D
F
I
50%
50%
Policy for Re-Doing Work: Retakes for students scoring below 80% are available on most unit tests when a
teacher criterion has been met.
Opportunities for Extra Help: See teacher for extra help opportunities.
Grading Rubrics: Rubrics for Labs and Projects will be distributed when they are assigned. Each Lab or
Projects has a different effect on overall quarter grade, but the ratio of tests to classwork will stay the same.