Advanced Functions and Modeling
AFM
Fall Semester 2015
“There are two things in life you can control – attitude and effort.”
Instructor Information
Tim Byrum
Email address: robert_byrum@iss.k12.nc.us
Availability for extra help during SMART lunch is posted on the board.
Course Overview
Advanced Functions and Modeling is a college preparatory course. The pace of this class will
be rapid! The most successful students are those who take responsibility for their own
progress. You are expected to complete your homework, be prepared for class, take good
notes, and work with a study partner.
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Complete assignments daily.
Watch assigned videos on Edmodo page.
Take clear and concise notes.
Study daily.
Ask questions to clarify difficulties.
Maintain consistent attendance.
Necessary supplies:
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3 ring binder notebook with dividers.
Loose leaf notebook paper (College Rule) and composition notebook
Pencils
Graphing Calculator (TI-84) (not required but strongly recommended).
Earbuds to listen to videos on the computer.
Charged laptop.
Classroom Expectations:
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Be polite. Respect others, their property and space.
Come to class on time and prepared.
Do not speak when Mr. Byrum or a classmate is speaking.
Raise your hand and wait to be called on to speak.
Pay attention, follow directions, participate, and ask questions.
Take responsibility for your work, including make-up work.
Remain in your seat until dismissed
Cell phones and electronic devices turned off and out of sight.
No food in class, however bottled drinks with a twist on lid will be okay.
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Visual/Verbal Warning
Teacher- student conference
ASD/ Parent Notification
Office Referral
All school rules/ consequences will apply
I reserve the right to skip one or more of the above steps depending upon the severity of the
situation.
Classroom Procedures:
Upon entering the classroom, check the board to find out what you should be doing. I should
not have to remind you to be quiet and to get to work at the beginning of the class period.
Please place book bags underneath your desk, not beside the desk. Have required materials
on your desk and be ready to work for the entire period. Remember all math work must be
completed in pencil or else a zero will be recorded. Do not work on any other subject during
math class. No hall passes will be issued during the first 15 minutes of class. Also, please ask
at the appropriate time to use the bathroom. This means not during a lesson or activity.
Computers are an educational tool and are the school’s property. When we use them in
class, I will let you know. Otherwise, they need to be closed and put away. When we are
using the computer and you are asked to restart it, please do so or there will be
consequences.
Attendance/Make-up Work:
Please read carefully the section in your student handbook on attendance. Remember:
1. For field trips, be sure to ask for assignments ahead of time or the next day of class.
2. It is your responsibility to get all work missed due to an absence. All class assignments can be
found on Edmodo.
3. If you are absent only the day of a test, you will take it the day you return to class.
4. If you are absent the day of a review, you will take the test as scheduled.
Field Trips:
If you are in a class that is going on a field trip you must hand me the permission slip as
soon as possible. For me to give permission you must have an overall grade of 80 class and
less than 6 absences in my class. No exceptions will be made.
Grading:
50% Tests: Tests will cover unit material and review material. Tests will always be
announced ahead of time.
35% Quizzes: Your performance on quizzes shows me if you have mastered a concept before
a big test.
15% Classwork, Homework , and class participation: Class participation and class work are
the keys to your success in my class. Assignments will be given to practice a certain skill. In
math you will succeed if you practice and understand the skill. You are responsible for
checking the Edmodo website and watch the assigned videos and take notes on the videos.
Grading Scale:
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: < 59
SMART LUNCH: Please see the board to determine the times that I will be available for
extra help during SMART lunch. In order to get credit for attending SMART lunch, you must
be working on math. If you find a concept difficult, come in for help. Do not wait until a test
or quiz to prove that you do not understand something. In addition, this time will also be
used for students to complete make up work.
I hope that we have a profitable and enjoyable semester together.
Tim Byrum
Math teacher
South Iredell High School