Course: Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry
Instructor: Mrs. Crystal Furman
E-mail Address: crystal_furman@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Text: Advanced Mathematical Concepts, Glencoe/McGraw Hill
Cost: $75.99
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 2:10 – 3:00; Special Help Sessions Wednesday 2:10 – 3:00.
Curricular goals interwoven throughout the mathematics program are that students will:
learn to communicate mathematically (QCC)
learn to use mathematics in their daily lives (QCC)
become proficient with appropriate computational tools and techniques (QCC)
learn to reason mathematically (QCC)
become mathematical problem solvers (QCC)
These goals will provide the direction for assessment and instruction. Attainment of these goals is facilitated by the students’
demonstration of the following Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS).
Chapter 1 Linear Relations and Functions
 make connections among different representations of linear and quadratic functions (QCC) (MAAT_A2001-1)
 apply piecewise and parametric functions and equations (MAAT_C2001-8)
 model and solve with polynomial, rational, radical, and transcendental functions and their compositions (QCC, ACT)
(MAAT_C2001-9)
 analyze functions and their inverses (QCC) (MAAT_C2001-10)
Chapter 2 Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
 investigate systems of three equations in three unknowns (QCC) (MAAT_C2001-6)
 graph and analyze both linear and nonlinear systems (QCC) (MAAT_C2001-11)
 apply linear programming models (QCC) (MAAT_C2001-12)
 write and interpret information matrices (QCC) (MAAT_D2001-14)
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apply sums and products of matrices (QCC) (MAAT_D2001-15)
 apply determinants of matrices (QCC) (MAAT_D2001-16)
 use matrices to solve systems of equations and inequalities (QCC) (MAAT_D2001-17)
 use matrices to determine transformations (QCC) (MAAT_D2001-18)
Chapter 3 The Nature of Graphs (sections 1-7)
 make connections among different representations of linear and quadratic functions (QCC) (MAAT_A2001-1)
 apply piecewise and parametric functions and equations (MAAT_C2001-8)
 model with polynomial, rational, radical, and transcendental functions and their compositions (QCC) (MAAT_C2001-9)
 analyze functions and their inverses (QCC) (MAAT_C2001-10)
 determine maximum and minimum points of a graph and interpret the results in problem situations (QCC) (MAAT_F2001-31)
 analyze curves with respect to intervals in increase/decrease, end behavior, and horizontal, vertical and oblique asymptotes
(QCC) (MAAT_F2001-32)
Chapter 4 Polynomial and Rational Functions (omit Partial Fractions)
 model with polynomial, rational, radical, and transcendental functions and their compositions (QCC) (MAAT_C2001-9)
 analyze functions and their inverses (QCC) (MAAT_C2001-10)
Chapter 12 Sequences and Series (sections 1-6)
 interpret arithmetic and geometric sequences and series (QCC) (MAAT_D2001-13)
 investigate Pascal’s triangle and its properties (QCC) (MAAT_F2001)-33)
Chapter 15 Introduction to Calculus (sections 1-2; omit antiderivatives)
 explore slopes of secants approaching slopes of tangents (MAAT_F2001-30)
Grading Procedures
55%
Tests
25%
Daily Assessments
20%
Final Exam
(15% multiple choice, 5% performance exam)
Supply List
3 ring Binder
Graph paper
Grading Scale
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
74-79
D
70-73
F
0-69
Paper
Box of Kleenex
Calculators: Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course. The Brookwood Mathematics Department is offering a
rental program for graphing calculators this year. They will be available to rent for $20 per semester, or $30 for the school year.
They may also be purchased at local retail stores. Students are expected to bring a graphing calculator to class every day.
NO CALCULATOR = 30 MINUTE DETENTION, if you do not have a calculator, serve the time but don’t miss out on the
lesson!!! Lessons will not be re-taught!!! Keep an extra set of batteries with you at all times.
Expectations
Each student is expected to be prepared for class every day. Your textbook, notebook, calculator and pencil will be used in
most classroom activities. Make sure you have them when you arrive for class. You are also expected to exhibit behavior conducive
to classroom learning.
Extra Help
Extra help is available after school. Students should pre-arrange for a help session with the teacher when needed. Office
hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 2:10-3:00. Do not wait until the day before a test to ask for help!!!!! Students scoring below a
75% on an assessment will be required to attend an extra help session on Wednesday afternoons to review the assessment. Written
parental permission is needed to be excused from these sessions.
Honor Code
Brookwood High School aligns our policies on academic honesty with similar policies found at colleges. To this end,
cheating at Brookwood High School includes any attempt to defraud, deceive, or mislead a teacher in arriving at an honest evaluation
of student achievement.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to the following:
1. Looking at a test, quiz, or exam of another student while taking an evaluation
2. Attempting to communicate information in any way during an in-class evaluation
3. Having cheat sheets, or information written on the body or other personal objects
4. Using programmed calculators or other electronic devices unless expressly permitted by the
teacher
5. Looking at quiz, test, or exam materials prior to their administration
6. Failing to give credit for the ideas, words, or works of others
7. Giving information regarding an evaluation to another student who is scheduled to take the same
evaluation
8. Submitting work through the use of technology that is not created by the student, including but not
limited to file sharing, submitting the same work with different header, copying files to and from disks and websites, or
purchasing solutions or works from others
Make-up Work: All pre-assigned work will be due on the day of a student’s return from an absence. Students with excused
absences will be given up to five (5) days to make up daily work that was assigned while they were absent. If a student is absent on
the day of a test, he/she is expected to take the test during class or after school the day he/she returns. (If a student is absent for
several days, other arrangements will be made.) If a test is scheduled in advance and a student is absent the day before the test,
he/she will be expected to take the test on the scheduled day.
Important Reminder: This course is a requirement for receiving the college prep diploma. Unless a student has the necessary
courses to receive a technical diploma, this course is required for graduation.
**The teacher reserves the right to amend this course syllabus in any way to
better fit the needs of the students.**
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