Everett High School
“School of Champions”
Applications in Mathematical Reasoning (AMR)
Amy Colburn
AColburn@everettsd.org
(425)385-4590
http://everettsd.schoolwires.net/ehs-acolburn
Criteria
1. Senior-level math class with a program of studies aligned with Math 107 (EvCC, GRCC)
(Follows EvCC, GRCC, Statewide CC consortium guidelines for Math 107)
2. Eligible for College in High School credit
3. Can be taken by any student who has successfully completed Algebra 2
4. Satisfies Washington Student Achievement Council (HEC Board) requirement of a
quantitative class during senior year (This course is student’s 4th high school course,
after Alg1, Geo, Alg2).
Course Description
Preparing seniors for a successful transition to college or career choice after high school is
one of the main goals of this 4th year senior-level quantitative course, taken after
completion of Algebra 2.
The most successful students take math courses all four years of high school, however, not
all students are interested in pursuing the traditional calculus track.
Applications in Mathematical Reasoning is modeled after Math 107, a statewide community
college course, and is eligible for College in the High School credit. This course meets the
Washington Student Achievement Council college admission standard of a senior-level
math-based quantitative course. Course topics include; statistics and data analysis,
probability, personal finance, mathematical modeling, and discrete mathematics.
The following topic list , approved by EvCC, reflects statewide Community College
consortium guidelines for Math 107 and Washington State College Readiness Standards.
Descriptive statistics: measures of spread, std dev, numerical summaries, norm dist
 Data: sampling/populations, surveys/experiments, inference/confidence
 Probability: central limit theorem, discrete/continuous, nPr nCr
 Proportional Reasoning
 Personal Finance
 Models (continuous): growth/decay, linear/power/exponential
 Discrete mathematics: Graph theory; Euler, Hamiltonian
 Additional topics :
o Voting, fair division, apportionment
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o Vertex/edge
o Linear Programming
o Geometry; 2-D, 3-D
Course Textbook
Quantitative Literacy, Thinking Between the Lines by Crauder, Evans, Johnson, Noell 2012
Edition, WH Freeman and Co. ISBN 978-1-4292-2328-7
Classroom Expectations/Management Plan
The purpose of the Behavior Management Guidelines is to foster a safe, positive
environment for learning by teaching the practice of self-discipline, citizenship skills, and
social skills.
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Behavior expectations
o Be prompt, prepared, polite, productive, and safe
Cell phones, gaming devices and mp3 players should only be used when
appropriate and with teacher permission.
Water bottles are allowed in class; other food/drink is not appropriate as the
classroom is in the science building.
An incident results when a student’s behavior interferes with the learning process; this
includes the use of electronic devices.
1. First incident: (any combination of steps below)
a. Conference with student
b. Parent contact
c. 1-2 Detentions
2. Second incident: (any combination of steps below)
a. Conference with student
b. Parent contact
c. 1-3 Detentions
3. Third and any further incidents: (any combination of steps below)
a. Conference with student
b. Parent contact
c. Administrator referral
Grading
Students and parents can access grades online through the LMS system. Grades should be
checked weekly for most current class status. For information or to log in, go to
http://www.everettsd.org/lms
Grading Scale (%)
A
93-100
A90-92
B+
87-89
B
83-86
B80-82
C+
C
CD
F
77-79
73-76
70-72
60-69
Below 60
80% Summative
Tests, quizzes, and projects
20% Formative
Assignments, notebook checks, and minor projects
Math support:
I am available most days in the morning (7:05-7:30) and after school (2:00-2:30). If
additional help is needed or you would like to make sure I am available please see me to
schedule a time to meet.
Remind
I will be using Remind (formerly Remind101 if you’ve used this in the past) to send
reminders for important dates and upcoming assignments. I encourage parents/guardians
and students to sign up so that we can all be on the same page with announcements.
Remind is a web based tool and while I can send messages out to the group no one can see
any one elses phone number. If you have a text messaging plan that is not unlimited,
please note that regular text messaging rates apply to each message that may be sent.
Absence/Make-up Policy
If absent, students should check the absent folders in the classroom for handouts they
missed. Students will need to check the class website (or meet with the teacher before or
after school) to get the in class information and homework assignment.
Tardies:
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Students over 5 minutes late will be marked absent (AUL); district policy will be
followed for student absences.
Students under 5 minutes late to class (TU) will be assigned consequences based on
the frequency of the tardies. Consequences may include detentions and a phone call
home to notify parents
Academic Honesty
At Everett High School we value honesty and integrity of work. Cheating on tests and
homework by copying other people's work is not acceptable. Making copies of someone's
computer disk is also considered cheating. When you cheat, you will receive a failing grade
for that learning activity. Cheating also includes the aiding and abetting of cheating by
others. Plagiarism, the act of borrowing another author’s work without crediting that
author and thereby implying that it is one’s own, is academically dishonest and a form of
cheating. Students found cheating or plagiarizing will be referred to school administration.
Course Schedule
Due to the detail of our math classes you can find more detailed information as the year
progresses on the class website: http://everettsd.schoolwires.net/ehs-acolburn
Everett High School
“School of Champions”
Applications in Mathematical Reasoning (AMR)
Amy Colburn
AColburn@everettsd.org
425-385-4590
http://everettsd.schoolwires.net/ehs-acolburn
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