ALGEBRAIIa COURSE SYLLABUS
Year: 2015-2016
Instructor: Ms. Geyer
Room: T10
Contact Cell Phone: 810-834-9112
Contact Email: tgeyer@itt-tech.edu
Teacher Website:
http://msgeyereca.weebly.com/
Please Sign up for Remind by texting the codes below to this number: 81010
Algiia: @3ca9g
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Course Description: Algebra IIA
This course focuses on fundamental mathematical concepts, including quadratic, polynomial and radical equations, linear functions
and their graphs, systems of linear equations, functions and their properties, and matrices. Activities include solving problems and
using appropriate technological tools.
Course Objectives:
1. Perform mathematical operations with numbers and exponents.
2. Simplify algebraic expressions by performing mathematical operations.
3. Solve and graph linear equations, inequalities and quadratic equations.
4. Solve and graph systems of equations with two or three variables.
5. Solve simple problems involving algebraic, exponential, and trigonometric functions.
6. Apply matrix methods to solve a linear system of equations.
Textbook(s):
Blitzer, R. (2010). Algebra & trigonometry. (Custom 4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall
Publishing.
Blitzer, R. (2010). Student solution manual. (Custom 4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall
Publishing.
You can gain access here with a login and password:
http://www.distance-education.itt-tech.edu/online/clikslogin
Materials:
Students should own or have access to these necessary course materials and resources:
- Pencils, erasers, large notebook for course (to hold ALL notes AND homework), colored pen for grading individual work,
graph paper, loose-leaf paper, composition book for warm-ups, three-ring fastener folder to keep handouts and notes
- Recommended: TI-Nspire CX graphing calculator (Can buy online. Contact me with questions) and ruler
Grading Scale:
Grade
%
A (4.0)
90-100
B+ (3.5)
85-89
B (3.0)
80-84
C+ (2.5)
75-79
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C (2.0)
70-74
D+ (1.5)
65-69
D (1.0)
60-64
F (0.0)
<60
Rules and Expectations
In order to promote a healthy and engaging learning environment, we need to follow classroom procedures and policies. Below I have
outlined my expectations for our class (subject to change).
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Come prepared with all materials.
Be to class on time.
Cell phones must be turned on silent and kept out of sight unless otherwise notified.
Students will be expected to participate in class discussions, review of assignments, brainstorming, etc. There will be
absolutely no sleeping, or placing of the head down
5. Raising hands is encouraged, but when a question is asked to the entire class, feel free to yell out answers.
6. Students are expected to act in a respectful, adult manner at all times. This means no talking during instruction or when
another student is talking. Absolutely NO TALKING during tests or quizzes for any reason. Doing so will result in a zero.
7. Students may leave their seat if needing to sharpen a pencil, blow their nose, or throw something away. However, to leave the
room you must raise your hand and only one person is allowed in the hallway at once.
8. Students must complete class work independently. No copying is allowed.
9. Clean up your work area before dismissal.
10. Don’t complain about my rules, but please feel free to ask about them.
11. Students must treat the class like it’s their job. No additional assignments will be given to boost a grade. All assignments
must have student’s name, date, and full assignment written down on their homework.
12. If there is down time, you must always bring something with you to work on when you are finished with the current
assignment. I don’t believe in giving you extra work if you get done with all of yours, but I would love if you were interested
in learning more or helping others! In that event, I will provide you with other learning materials or ask you to sit with
someone and tutor them. Otherwise, you may do something on your own that is not disruptive to others.
General sequence of consequences for poor choices
1st time – Verbal warning
2nd time – Conference with student
3rd time – Parent contact and Teacher detention (phone, e-mail, or card sent home)
4th time – Office Referral which may lead to Parent/Student/Dean/Teacher conference
***If your behavior is highly disruptive, disrespectful, or dangerous you will be removed
from the classroom immediately.
Absent/Late Work Policy
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Each day an assignment or project is late 20% will be reduced from the final grade (“Each day” means Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, etc. NOT A days or B days).
Late work will only be accepted for up to 4 days after the due date (20% off each day it is late).
If absent, you have the same amount of days you were absent to complete missing work to receive full credit (up to 5 days).
If you are absent check the Weebly website to see what you missed and obtain the documents you need to complete the
work. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed and ensure it is made up on your own time! This means before
school, after school, or during down time in class.
Homework Policy
Homework will be given every day and you are expected to complete the homework by the given due date (Most likely on the day of
the test). Homework will be graded on effort out of 10 points per assignment.
Academic Integrity
Cheating is not tolerated at the Early Career Academy. Students who choose to cheat may expect a variety of consequences, including,
but not limited to, loss of grade, suspension, or loss of privilege. Consequences will be at the discretion of the instructor involved and
will be discussed with the student, parent(s), and administrators.
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