Math 4 Honors
Ms. Heinl
Miami University, 1989
Cleveland State University, 2004
26th year of teaching
Topics we will be studying:
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Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Functions, Equations and Inequalities
Matrices
Rational Functions
Trigonometry
If time: Logic
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Unit 5: Counting Methods & Induction
Unit 6: Introduction to the Derivative in Calculus
Unit 7: Additional Rules & Applications for the
Derivative
Unit 8: Introduction to the Integral in Calculus
Materials you need for
class EVERYDAY:
“Math-Only” 3-ringed
binder (at least 1 inch)
 Notebook paper
 Pencils with erasers
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Attendance
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Come to class on time.
Come to school everyday!
You must make up any work missed due
to absence. It is your responsibility to
complete it and turn it in ASAP.
 If you are absent the day before a test
or quiz, you must take it with the class.
 If you are absent on the day of a test or
quiz, you must take it on the day you
return.
 If you are absent due to a family
vacation, you must turn in all of your
make-up work the first day of your
return to school.
Procedure to follow if you are
absent:
1. Check the Heinl Online Classroom on
the Mayfield website to see what you
have missed.
2. Download the notes from the day or
days that you missed.
3. Read and try to understand the notes.
4. Ask questions when you come back.
Grading
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Homework / Practice assignment if collected =
2  10 points
Learning Checks = 4 points “Risk-Free!” 
Quizzes = 25  50 points
Projects = 25  50 points
Tests = 100 points
Semester Exams
Homework / Practice
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Homework will be assigned 2-3 times a week.
Answers will be provided on-line.
***Due to the amount and difficulty of
material that must be covered, we can
only spend a maximum of 10 minutes
discussing daily homework problems.
Additional questions will be answered
outside of class.
Math 4 Honors
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Monday: First Day of School; Algebra Skills
Review
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Tuesday: Quiz – Algebra Skills Review
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HW: Begin Lesson 1-1
Wednesday: Finish Lesson 1-1: Function
Family Review
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HW: Study for Algebra Skills Review Quiz
HW: Complete 1-1 Homework Problems
Thursday: Begin Lesson 1-2: Composition
of Functions
Friday: Finish Lesson 1-2: Composition of
Functions
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HW: Complete 1-2 Homework Problems
Class Rules
PLEASE…
1) Be on time.
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Tardy = not in assigned seat when tardy
bell rings. YOUR BOOKS BEING ON
YOUR DESK DOES NOT COUNT AS YOU
BEING IN THE CLASSROOM.
No sleeping/head down on desk.
Bring necessary materials each day.
Speak professionally. Swearing will not be
tolerated.
Stay in your seat until the bell rings.
And . . . .
Starting tomorrow, I
will take cell phones
and personal music
systems if I see them
and turn them into the
office.
Food & drinks will be
thrown in the garbage.
Exception: WATER
Miscellaneous Items:
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I am available for extra help 2nd and 5th
periods and after school.
To obtain the weekly assignments, class
notes and homework answers, go to the
Heinl Online Classroom.
***It is expected that you visit this website on a
daily basis.
Top Ten Jobs According
to WSJ.com for 2014
CareerCast.com
rated 200 jobs Four
categories:
environment, which
rates things like
competitiveness;
income at low,
middle, and high
career positions; the
outlook for income
and employment
growth; and stress
factors such as
travel and
deadlines.
CareerCast.com:
“Math skills unlock a world of
career opportunities,”
publisher Tony Lee said.
“There’s a huge, huge range
of opportunities for
mathematicians . . . Some
can go the education route,
but there's much more.”
Hiring demand also is very
high among corporations,
government agencies and the
non-profit world.”
http://blogs.wsj.com/atwork/2014/04/15/best-jobs-of-2014-congratulationsmathematicians/?KEYWORDS=best+jobs+2014
Mathematics Contests
OCTM (Saturday in February)
 Ohio Math League – monthly
30-minute 6-question tests
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***The Math Club will be
preparing for these contests;
Think about participating; Great
college resume’ boosters . . . . 
A Final Note…
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Work to your potential!
Do not be afraid to ask questions or for extra
help!
I have high expectations for all students; you
should have high expectations for me!
The work you do now will have a great
impact on your future!
Today’s tasks: Please . . .
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Complete the student info sheet.
Ask any questions from your Math 3
Honors Algebra Skills Review
Complete the Math 4 Honors Critical
Skills Review; Work & answers are
posted on-line.
Study for tomorrow’s Critical Skills
Review Quiz – no calculator!
Stay in your seats until the bell rings.