Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Teacher: Mrs. Phelps
Room: A244
Email: holly.phelps@campbell.kyschools.us
Tutoring: various days after school or by appointment
OBJECTIVES
1. To develop critical thinking skills.
2. To develop a strong foundation in math to succeed in college math classes.
3. To develop problem solving skills.
4. To communicate mathematically.
5. To appreciate math in your everyday life.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
1. Follow all school rules.
2. Once the bell has ringed, you will not be permitted to leave the room
3. Raise your hand to speak and do not talk while someone else is.
4. Come prepared and ready to work every day!
MATERIALS NEEDED – the following materials need to be brought to class every day.
 Scientific/Graphing Calculator
 Pencil
 Notebook/Binder
 Agenda
GRADES - Your grades will be calculated with the following groups. Everything will be based on points.
 Homework (10 – 25 points) – graded on accuracy and effort and will be assigned almost daily.
 Quizzes (25 – 50 points) – graded on accuracy and will be given weekly.
 Tests (100 points) – graded on accuracy and will be given once a chapter.
 Projects (100 – 200 points) – given once a quarter or semester and will be graded for accuracy and effort.
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MAKEUP WORK
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Excused Absence: you will be able to make up missing work due to an excused absence for full credit. You
will have 2 days for every day you miss to make the work up for full credit.
Any other late work will receive half credit and needs to be turned in 5 days before the current quarter
ends.
Test and quizzes will need to be made up after school only!
Tests may be retaken given the following conditions:
o You must attend one tutoring session
o All homework must be completed for that unit
o Original test must be corrected
o The maximum grade you can earn is a 65%
o The retake must be taken outside of class time and within 2 weeks of the original test date
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE – The first half of the year will focus solely on ACT prep. The second half of the year
will focus on advanced topics that will prepare students for future classes and the real world after high school.
Weeks
3
5
5
5
1
3
3
3
3
3
Topic
Unit 1 – Pre-Algebra
Unit 2 – Linear Algebra
Unit 3 – Quadratics
Unit 4 – Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Unit 5 – ACT Prep
Unit 6 – Trigonometry
Unit 7 – Rational Expressions
Unit 8 – Probability and Statistics
Unit 9 – KYOTE Preparation
Unit 10 – Personal Finance