CP Problem Solving
Teacher: Mrs. Chisesi
Cheri.Chisesi@svpanthers.org
Academic Year: 2010-2011
Course Textbook:
Reference: Functions, Statistics and Trigonometry
Authors: University of Chicago Mathematics Project
Publisher: Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley
Year: 1998
Course Description:
This course is designed for students who have completed Algebra I and II, and Geometry.
This course integrates the ideas of problem solving, functions, statistics and trigonometry
with the algebra and geometry the students have studied in previous courses. An
emphasis will be put on PSSA and SAT type problems
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course students should be able to:
 Graph data
 Find the model of a function
 Transform graphs and data
 Identify and use the six trigonometric functions
 Solve problems involving roots, logarithms, exponents, matrices, sequences,
series, polynomials and combinations
 Understand and use properties involving probability
 Graph quadratic relationships
This will be accomplished by traditional course work (lecture and homework), projects (both in
and out of classroom) and group work.
Course Outline:
I. Review of Algebra II
A. Review of Topics
I. Exploring Data
A. Tables and Graphs
B. Stem plots and Dot plots
C. Measures of Center
D. Quartiles, Percentiles and Box Plots
E. Histograms
F. Variance and Standard Deviation
II. Functions and Models
A. The Language of Functions
B. Linear Models and Correlation
C. The Line of Best Fit
D. Exponential Functions
E. Exponential Models
F. Step Functions
G. Choosing a Good Model
III. Transformations of Graphs and Data
A. The Graph-Translation Theorem
B. Translations of Data
C. Symmetries of Data
D. The Graph Scale-Change Theorem
E. Scale Changes of Data
F. Composition of Functions
G. Inverse Functions
IV. Circular Functions
A. Measures of Angles and Rotations
B. Lengths of Arcs and Areas of Sectors
C. Sines, Cosines and Tangents
D. Basic Identities Involving Singes, Cosines and Tangents
E. Exact Values of Sines, Cosines and Tangents
F. The Sine, Cosine and Tangent Functions
G. Scale-Change Images of Circular Functions
H. Translation Images of Circular Functions
V. Trigonometric Functions
A. Trigonometric Ratios in Right Triangles
B. Law of Cosines
C. The Law of Sines
VI. Root, Power and Logarithm Functions
A. nth Root Functions
B. Rational Power Functions
C. Logarithm Functions
D. e and Natural Logarithms
E. Properties of Logarithms
F. Solving Exponential Equations
VII. Probability and Simulation
A. Basic Principles of Probability
B. Addition Counting Principles
C. Multiplication Counting Principles
D. Permutations
E. Independent Events
F. Probability Distributions
G. Designing Simulations
Grading Policy
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60% Test and Large Projects average: each test is 100 to 200 points
20% Quiz and Small Project average: each quiz or project is 20 to 100 points
15% Collected Homework average: each will be 10 to 50 points
5% Homework: 5 points per homework assignment
Final Grade for the Course:
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40% First Quarter
40% Second Quarter
20% Final Exam
Mrs. Chisesi’s Course Policies, Requirements, Rules and
Regulations
Course Requirements:
Pencils
Binder for my class only
These items must be brought to class every day
Notes:
Tests:
Tests are given three or four times a quarter.
Projects:
In and out-of-class projects are given when appropriate.
Quizzes:
Quizzes are given every Friday or the last day of the week. Quizzes can be
unannounced (pop quizzes) as the need arises
Homework:
Homework is given every night, written or otherwise. Homework is to be done in
your notebook unless otherwise told to do it on loose-leaf. If homework is done
on loose-leaf it will be collected and graded. Homework will be checked on a
regular basis. If the homework is not done 0 points will be given for the
assignment. If the homework is completed 5 points will be given for the
assignment.
Notebook:
Each student is to have a notebook for math class. This notebook will contain
notes, warm-up, worksheets, quizzes and other information for you to be
successful in this class. An organized notebook will be essential for you
successful in this course.
FAILURE TO HAND IN MATERIAL ON TIME WILL RESULT IN A ZERO FOR THAT
PARTICULAR ASSIGNMENT
Absenteeism:
If you are absent for more than one day, please call the school office to have your
homework sent home. Call someone in your class to get your assignments or see me
when you return. When you miss a test, if you are only absent one day (the day before or
the day of the test) you will take the test on the day you return. If you are absent for more
than one day, you will take the test on the day after you return. It is your responsibility to
see me when you return to make up any missed tests, quizzes or homework. You have
one week after returning from being absent to turn in all material and take all tests.
Any student absent from class for in-school suspension, or out-of-school suspension must
see me with-in two days to make up any work, tests or quizzes. Failure to do so will
result in a zero for the work missed.
Any student absent from class for cutting class will receive a zero for any assignments
due, quizzes or tests on that day.
FAILURE TO MAKE UP WORK, TESTS, QUIZZES, WILL RESULT IN A ZERO FOR THE
ASSIGNMENT.
Test Return Policy:
Tests are usually returned within two days of the day the test is given. Projects are
returned in a timely fashion no later than one week after the collection date.
Cheating Policy:
Cheating will not be accepted in any form. This includes tests, quizzes, projects and
homework. Any student who is found cheating will receive a zero for the assignment,
quiz or test. Copying homework and other assignments is considered cheating and will
receive the appropriate grade. Parents/Guardians of the student will be notified as well as
any extra-curricular moderators. Any help on tests including looking on other’s papers,
extra papers containing answers or formulas, or any programs in a calculator is
considered cheating.
Expectations:
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RESPECT EVERY PERSON IN THIS CLASS
o No talking while I am talking and no one will talk while you are talking
o I will treat you the same as you treat me
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TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF
o All homework and notes are to be made up within two class days
o If you know that you will be absent at any time from my room then you must
make up all work by the next class period (i.e. sports, plays, key club, college
stuff, etc.)
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BE PREPARED
o Come to class will all the necessary books, notes, writing instruments or other
materials
o Be on time
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PARTICIPATE
o Be involved in all activities
o Math is not a spectator sport
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ASK QUESTIONS
o If you do not understand something ask
o See me in block 5 if you are having trouble
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PRIVELEGES
o Use of the lavatory is limited to the first and last 10 of the class period
o No food or drinks will be allowed in the classroom
o Cell phones, mp3s, ipods are not to be visible or used
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LEARN AND HAVE FUN DOING IT!!!
All other rules and regulations will be followed as directed in the student handbook.