Mr. Bitton
bittonj@lincolnps.org
Room C-26
2014-2015
This course emphasizes facility with algebraic expressions and functions. Topics will include
variation, solving systems, matrices, and linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic,
and trigonometric functions. Concepts are examined as tools for modeling real-world situations.
Graphing is emphasized and geometrical ideas learned in previous courses are applied to
problem-solving. Students will need a scientific calculator for this course; however it is
recommended that students have their own TI-83 calculator.
Follow classroom procedures.
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Be kind, polite and respectful to others.
All school rules are to be followed in this class.
Listen carefully and follow directions.
Try to take care of lavatory and personal needs between classes.
Be seated and ready to work when the bell rings.
Failure to attend a scheduled detention will result in a disciplinary referral.
Cheating is absolutely prohibited. If you are caught cheating, you will receive a zero for the
assignment and parents will be notified.
The policy of the math department is to prohibit cell phones access during all assessments
and review of those assessments. Cell phones will be collected before the assessment is
handed out. Cell phones will be returned after the assessment or review is completed.
Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action and the assessment may not be given.
Improper behavior will be dealt with in the following manner: First, a verbal warning will
be issued and your seat may be moved. If the offending behavior continues a detention
will be issued and finally you will be asked to the immediate referral center.
Bring appropriate materials to class each day.
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You will need a notebook, a pen and pencil, and a graphing calculator.
Any instructional materials handed out should be put into a dedicated math notebook or
folder. Returned homework should be retained in your notebook or binder as a resource to
study for tests and quizzes.
Complete assigned work and submit it on time.
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Homework assignments will be announced in class and posted on lincolnlions.org. All
written homework will be reviewed the next class period after it is assigned. Homework will
be collected for a grade on a random basis. It must be neatly written, labeled and corrected to
receive full credit. All problems must be attempted. In addition, there will be a significant
amount of homework assigned through the IXL and Khan Academy websites.
If you are absent on the day of an assessment, you will take it on the day you return. If you
are absent for an extended period of time see me for make up.
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In the event that you are absent, it is your responsibility to get the assignments, notes or
handouts you may have missed from a classmate or me.
Grading Policy
Grades will be determined on a total point basis. Your grade will be calculated by dividing the
total points you received for the quarter by the total possible points available. Approximate point
values are as follows: Assessments 30-100, Homework = 10-20.
Retake opportunities will be given for those students who fail an assessment (less than 70%).
The retake must be completed after school within the week following the notification of the
grade on the assessment. Grades will be adjusted to a maximum of 70%.
Major units of Study
Quarter 1
o Introduction to Functions
o Identify functions, domain and range using interval notation
o Function Families
o Introduction to transformations
o Absolute Value functions
o Factoring
o Review of GCF, Difference of Squares, trinomials, slide and divide
o Teach grouping, sum/difference of cubes, quadratic-like, multi-step factoring problems
o Quadratic Equations and Inequalities
o Identify characteristics of quadratic function
o Write a quadratic function from a table
o Graph from standard and vertex form
o Solve by factoring, square root, completing the square, quadratic formula, and graphing
o Apply quadratic functions
o Find and use the discriminant
o Graph quadratic inequalities and system of quadratic inequalities.
o Complex Numbers
o Identify, add, subtract and multiply, simplify by conjugate and rationalizing the
denominator
Quarter 2
 Polynomial Functions
o Classify by degree and number of terms
o Determine degree of a function from a table
o Graph from an equation
o Identify turning points, end behavior, increasing and decreasing intervals
o Solve and find roots by factoring
o Divide using long and synthetic division
o Use the factor, remainder and rational root theorem to identify roots
o Apply polynomial functions to real world situations including maximum/minimum profit
problems
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Rational Functions
o Simplify rational expressions
o Multiply and divide rational expressions and identify extraneous solutions
o Find the LCM of rational expressions
o Add and subtract expressions
o Solve rational equations
o Graph rational functions and identify horizontal and vertical asymptotes and holes in the
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Apply rational functions to real world situations including work, travel, and average cost
problems
Quarter 3
 Radical Functions
o Evaluate nth roots and apply properties of rational exponents
o Graph square root and cube root functions
o Solve radical equations. Apply to real world situations.
 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
o Graph Exponential growth and decay functions
o Evaluate logarithms and graph logarithmic functions
o Apply properties of logarithms
o Solve exponential and logarithmic equations
o Apply exponential functions to real world situations including finance and science
Quarter 4
 Series and Sequences
o Define and use sequences and series
o Analyze arithmetic and geometric sequences and series
o Find sums of infinite geometric series
o Write recursive rules for sequences
 Probability and Statistics
o Apply methods of counting, combinations and permutations
o Find probability of simple and multiple events
o Conditional probability
o Display data graphically and describe numerically
o Apply Normal distribution