Trig/Math Analysis (Period 3,6)
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Course Description
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Honors Trigonometry
Instructor: Mr. Taylor
Email: [email protected]
Tutoring: Thursdays 2-4
Textbook: Advanced Mathematics: Precalculus With Discrete Mathematics and Data Analysis, Brown, Richard G.
Course Description: This course is an in depth introduction to trigonometry, including but not limited to the unit circle, concepts of radian and degree, trigonometric functions (and their graphs), trigonometric identities and equations, as well as direct applications and problem solving involving a myriad of areas where trigonometry is highly applicable.
Grading
Homework-Homework will consist of at total of 100 points a semester. If you miss an assignment it will incur a 5 point deduction to this total (i.e. if you miss 3 assignments in the course of the semester your homework average is an 85%). No late homework is accepted, barring a serious excuse. It is of the utmost importance that you complete the homework. A solid grasp of the mathematics cannot be achieved through reading, watching me do problems on the board, or other brain inactive methods of learning. You will not learn to be creative and proficient at problem solving by watching someone else. Math is most effectively learned by doing. As a corollary to this please write out all work on homework assignments- simply writing the answer is not enough to enlighten me as to your thought process, right or wrong. I need to see your methodology to help you improve. NO credit will be given for homework with unsatisfactory work product. Please have your homework completed upon the start of class- there will generally be no time to work on homework from the previous night in class the next day. Once you have entered my room, if you don’t have it done, it will not be counted.
Quizzes- Quizzes will be given periodically on recently covered material. It is highly important to stay up to date on current material to ensure good performance on quizzes. Remember the largest percentage of your grade consists of quizzes and tests- this is an honors course designed to prepare you for calculus and higher mathematics. To achieve your highest potential on quizzes, work diligently, review the material, and ask questions at points of confusion.
Tests- Tests will involve entire chapters, and consist of 100 points each. A day or two of review usually precedes a test, as well as in some cases a practice exam. By the time you take the exam, you should have a thorough command of the material pertaining to the exam if you actively participate in the course. Remember just like homework, studying for a math test is an activity- do problems, don’t just read examples.
Pacing- This is an honors course, it moves quickly- generally a full section a day. Make sure you stay on top of the work and ask questions if you don’t understand. Don’t wait until there are multiple concepts you need assistance with, ask immediately if you feel uncomfortable with any presented material.
Honor Code- Alemanians should live by a strict honor code- plagiarism in mathematics is just as unacceptable as in English- if you are caught you WILL be referred to the disciplinary board.
Calculator- For this course you must provide your own TI (Texas Instruments) Graphing calculator- you will use this frequently in this course and in calculus next year. The models of calculator that are most acceptable are TI-82-86. I do not encourage purchasing a TI-89 or TI-92. The TI-92 in particular is not permitted to be used on some standardized exams such as the SAT II or AP Calculus exam. If you have one of these calculators, that is fine for now, but keep the aforementioned in mind.
Classroom Rules-
Class rules in my room are fairly simple, and some are simply a subset of the school rules outlined in the parent student handbook.
1. Be courteous and respectful of your instructor and fellow students
This is a fairly simple one; we want to create a positive learning environment for everyone to develop their mathematical abilities. I take violations of this rule very seriously including but not limited to, talking when the instructor is talking, disrupting fellow class mates, and behaving in such a way that is inappropriate in the classroom.
2. Refrain from eating or drinking in class
Aside from water, there is to be no food inside my classroom- we don’t want to create extra work for the custodial staff when they have to clean up the trash that is inevitably generated. Furthermore nutrition and lunch are for eating so there is no excuse for bringing food into the classroom.
3. Do not move the desks or get up without permission
Please leave your desks where they are, unless given permission to move, and don’t get up from your desk unless you specifically ask to do so and are given permission.
4. Cell phones and Ipods are not to be used or seen in the classroom
As per the guidelines outlined in the parent-student handbook, there are to be no cell phones or IPods in class. Any such device that is seen or heard will be confiscated regardless of the circumstances barring an emergency.
5. All other rules and regulations set forth in the parent-student handbook will be enforced.
If you don’t know the rules, I encourage a read through, but I think we are all pretty familiar with these by now.
*Information on this syllabus may be subject to modification or alteration if circumstances require it- any alteration of the course information, methodology, or new information essential for the course will be posted on the Alemany website and given to the students in writing.
Honors Trigonometry
Instructor: Mr. Taylor
Email: [email protected]
Tutoring: Thursdays 2-4
Textbook: Advanced Mathematics: Precalculus With Discrete Mathematics and Data Analysis, Brown, Richard G.
Course Description: This course is an in depth introduction to trigonometry, including but not limited to the unit circle, concepts of radian and degree, trigonometric functions (and their graphs), trigonometric identities and equations, as well as direct applications and problem solving involving a myriad of areas where trigonometry is highly applicable.
Grading
Homework-Homework will consist of at total of 100 points a semester. If you miss an assignment it will incur a 5 point deduction to this total (i.e. if you miss 3 assignments in the course of the semester your homework average is an 85%). No late homework is accepted, barring a serious excuse. It is of the utmost importance that you complete the homework. A solid grasp of the mathematics cannot be achieved through reading, watching me do problems on the board, or other brain inactive methods of learning. You will not learn to be creative and proficient at problem solving by watching someone else. Math is most effectively learned by doing. As a corollary to this please write out all work on homework assignments- simply writing the answer is not enough to enlighten me as to your thought process, right or wrong. I need to see your methodology to help you improve. NO credit will be given for homework with unsatisfactory work product. Please have your homework completed upon the start of class- there will generally be no time to work on homework from the previous night in class the next day. Once you have entered my room, if you don’t have it done, it will not be counted.
Quizzes- Quizzes will be given periodically on recently covered material. It is highly important to stay up to date on current material to ensure good performance on quizzes. Remember the largest percentage of your grade consists of quizzes and tests- this is an honors course designed to prepare you for calculus and higher mathematics. To achieve your highest potential on quizzes, work diligently, review the material, and ask questions at points of confusion.
Tests- Tests will involve entire chapters, and consist of 100 points each. A day or two of review usually precedes a test, as well as in some cases a practice exam. By the time you take the exam, you should have a thorough command of the material pertaining to the exam if you actively participate in the course. Remember just like homework, studying for a math test is an activity- do problems, don’t just read examples.
Pacing- This is an honors course, it moves quickly- generally a full section a day. Make sure you stay on top of the work and ask questions if you don’t understand. Don’t wait until there are multiple concepts you need assistance with, ask immediately if you feel uncomfortable with any presented material.
Honor Code- Alemanians should live by a strict honor code- plagiarism in mathematics is just as unacceptable as in English- if you are caught you WILL be referred to the disciplinary board.
Calculator- For this course you must provide your own TI (Texas Instruments) Graphing calculator- you will use this frequently in this course and in calculus next year. The models of calculator that are most acceptable are TI-82-86. I do not encourage purchasing a TI-89 or TI-92. The TI-92 in particular is not permitted to be used on some standardized exams such as the SAT II or AP Calculus exam. If you have one of these calculators, that is fine for now, but keep the aforementioned in mind.
Classroom Rules-
Class rules in my room are fairly simple, and some are simply a subset of the school rules outlined in the parent student handbook.
1. Be courteous and respectful of your instructor and fellow students
This is a fairly simple one; we want to create a positive learning environment for everyone to develop their mathematical abilities. I take violations of this rule very seriously including but not limited to, talking when the instructor is talking, disrupting fellow class mates, and behaving in such a way that is inappropriate in the classroom.
2. Refrain from eating or drinking in class
Aside from water, there is to be no food inside my classroom- we don’t want to create extra work for the custodial staff when they have to clean up the trash that is inevitably generated. Furthermore nutrition and lunch are for eating so there is no excuse for bringing food into the classroom.
3. Do not move the desks or get up without permission
Please leave your desks where they are, unless given permission to move, and don’t get up from your desk unless you specifically ask to do so and are given permission.
4. Cell phones and Ipods are not to be used or seen in the classroom
As per the guidelines outlined in the parent-student handbook, there are to be no cell phones or IPods in class. Any such device that is seen or heard will be confiscated regardless of the circumstances barring an emergency.
5. All other rules and regulations set forth in the parent-student handbook will be enforced.
If you don’t know the rules, I encourage a read through, but I think we are all pretty familiar with these by now.
*Information on this syllabus may be subject to modification or alteration if circumstances require it- any alteration of the course information, methodology, or new information essential for the course will be posted on the Alemany website and given to the students in writing.
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