Welcome!
Algebra Two/Trig Honors
2007-2008
Sandy Christen
schristen@ortn.edu
http://hsfs2.ortn.edu/myschool/schristen
http://hsfs2.ortn.edu/myschool/_math
Oak Ridge High School
Sandy Christen
Math Teacher
ORS Math Coordinator
http://hsfs2.ortn.edu/MySchool/schristen/
I cannot believe that this is my 32nd year teaching
in Oak Ridge! This year I am teaching two
Algebra Two/Trig Honors classes and
am also Oak Ridge Schools Math Coordinator.
I may be contacted by telephone at school
at 425-9675 or 425-9043
or by email at schristen@ortn.edu.
I am available for extra help before school
from 7:00 -7:45 and by appointment.
Please do not hesitate to contact me
with any problems, suggestions or concerns.
General Information
Algebra Two/Trigonometry Honors
Teacher Resources
Assignments for the First Nine Weeks
Algebra Two/Trig Honors
Sandy Christen
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All assignments are due the next day,
unless specified otherwise.
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In class today: Start-up stuff: Welcome to
Alg2/trig honors!
Homework: Miscellaneous problems from
assignment sheet
Hint on age problem: Write down
everything you know (all possibilities)
Tues. 8/15
September
In class today: The Real number system
Links & Announcements:
Read info sheet, sign it and have
parents sign it. Put it as the first
page of your notes folder.
Get 2 notebooks with rings and
pockets, one for notes, one for
homework.
Math department webpage:
http://hsfs2.ortn.edu/myschool/_m
ath
(there is an underscore before
math)
Links & Announcements:
Homework: p9 1, 5, 21, 29, 31, 49, 57,
69, 75, 77, 91, 95, 98, 99, 100, 109, 110,
113, 114
Wed. 8/16
In class today: Exponents
Homework: Exponents Worksheet 1
Thurs.
8/17
Fri. 8/18
In class today: Radicals
Homework: Simplifying radicals Worksheet:
Column 1
In class today: Exponents and radicals:
Homework: Simplifying radicals Worksheet:
Column 2 AND Exponents WS 2
Links & Announcements:
Solutions to Exp WS 1
Links & Announcements:
Quiz Monday on sections P1 and
P2
Solutions to Radical WS
Links & Announcements:
Study for your quiz on Monday!
Know interval notation, and laws of
exponents and radicals. Review
your worksheets!
Solutions to Exponents WS 2
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Algebra Two/Trig honors
1. COURSE: Because this is an advanced course,
the amount of work is significantly more, the
pace is faster, and the difficulty of homework is
increased.
2. BOOK: Larson-Hostetler: Algebra and
Trigonometry 6th Edition
3. SUPPLIES : 1. Two RINGED w/pocket
notebooks; one is required for taking notes in
class and one is for homework. Notes will be
collected and graded at the end of each chapter.
Homework will also be graded. (A spiral
notebook is NOT acceptable, nor is handing in
papers stapled together)
A GRAPHING calculator, preferably TI-83+ or the
TI-84+. The TI-83+ or TI-84+ can be rented
through the school. During some tests, students
will be given a TI-83+ (with memory cleared) to
use.
4. HOMEWORK: An assignment sheet will be
given at the beginning of each chapter. Usually,
one assignment per day is given. The
assignments are not set in stone and adjustments
are made as needed.
On the day following an assignment, questions will
be answered. At this time students should correct
mistakes they have made in their homework.
There will not be time to go over every problem
each day. Students may also call me at home any
time before 10 PM to receive help in solving a
problem.
Homework will be graded for completeness and
correctness. There is a high correlation between
doing homework and higher test scores.
Assignments will be kept current on my web page:
http://hsfs2.ortn.edu/myschool/schristen. (or go to
the ORHS homepage (http://orhs.ortn.edu and
click on academic departments)
If you are absent, check your assignment sheet or
your teacher’s assignment page for the
assignment. Also, you are responsible for the
notes given in class that day
5. GRADING: A point system is used. Points may
be earned from tests (usually 100 points), quizzes
(10-50 pts), notes, homework and worksheets. If a
student does not maintain a C average in the
class, a recommendation will be made for the
student to transfer to regular Algebra Two/trig.
Also, a student who does not pass the
trigonometry part of the course with a C average
will NOT receive Algebra Two/trig credit. Instead
the student will receive regular Algebra Two credit
and will have to either take trigonometry in
summer school or take Algebra Three/Trig next
year.
6. POINT SHEET: Students are required to keep a
point sheet which keeps track of the number of
points a student has earned and the number of
points possible. Dividing the points earned by the
points possible calculates the percent and their
grade at any given time. This will be kept in the
front pocket of their notes folder.
Parents/guardians: look at these periodically,
PLEASE!
7. EXTRA HELP: Appointments can be made
for extra help either before school, during lunch,
or after school. Several teachers also tutor in
the morning and/or after school. Also, the
National Honor Society provides tutoring. If a
student needs help, we will find time somehow!
8. WEB Site: The Math Department web site:
http://hsfs2.ortn.edu/myschoo/_math has links
to your teacher.
The teacher web page has class information
and policies and a link to a class assignment
page with daily assignments and other class
information.
If you have any questions or problems, please
feel free to call me at 425-9675 (school) or
483-1919 (home).
Or, email me at schristen@ortn.edu
General Information
Contact Information:
Please feel free to contact me at any time
via: e-mail: schristen@ortn.edu
or school: 425-9675 or 425-9043
Math Department Web Site
(Contains Course curriculum maps, Gateway information,
Math department news, Links to teachers)
ORHS Home Page
Extra Help:
Monday
Before School 7:00 - 7:45 am
Tuesday
Before School 7:00 - 7:45 am
Wednesday
Before School 7:00 - 7:45 am
Thursday
Before School 7:00 - 7:45 am
Friday
Before School 7:00 - 7:45 am
Other times are available by appointment.
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
4th Period
5th Period
6th Period
7th Period
Teaching Schedule
Algebra Two/Trigonometry Honors
Algebra Two/Trigonometry Honors
Planning
Lunch
Math Coordinator
Math Coordinator
Math Coordinator
Online Textbook Resources
http://college.hmco.com/mathematics/larson/algebra_trig/6e/students/
Links to some of the online resources:
Student Success Organizer
An innovative study aid in the form of a notebook
organizer that helps students develop a
section-by-section summary of key concepts
Graphing Calculator Utility Programs
Provided below is a document containing programs
for the TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus,
TI-89, TI-92 Plus, and Voyage 200 calculators.
These programs can be used to help you solve
several types of applications in this book.
ACE Practice Tests
Take ACE Practice Tests and get your results immediately,
to check your understanding.
Digital Lessons
Use these clear and concise PowerPoint slides to enhance your
understanding of the topics covered in this course.
Print them out for reference or view them on your computer.
Alternate Chapter P
View an expanded version of Sections P.1-P.4.
These expanded sections contain detailed explanations
and more examples of key concepts.