ALGEBRA II

Teacher:_____________________ Rm #________

Course Number : MA203 (1 Math Credit)

Prerequisite

Successful completion of Algebra B or Algebra I (grade C or better) or teacher recommendation.

Course Description

Algebra II is a full year course designed as an extension of Algebra I. Additonal advanced topics on real numbers, linear open sentences, functions, polynomials and factoring are studied.

The B portion of the course continues with emphasis on rational expressions, radicals, irrational numbers, quadratic equations and functions, logarithms sequences, series and combinations.

Required Text

Alegbra II with Trigonometry, Foster, Winters, Gordon, Rath, and Gell; Merrill Publishing Company, 1995

Materials Needed

The student is required to supply the following items when they come to class everyday:

*Assigned text (covered)

*3-ring binder

*Loose leaf paper

*Pencil

*Calculators (optional)

*Other (specified by the teacher)

Instructional Method

Class periods will be conducted in the following manner: attendance will be taken (refer to the attendance policy found in the student handbook), coverage of new material in lecture type, exploratory chalkboard examples, student-teacher discussions, assignment, announced/surprised quizzes, reviews, tests, exams, and group activities.

Mid-quarter and weekly progress reports will be issued to students. Parents are required to sign and have their child return the reports to their teacher. These documents will be documented for future references. Parent-teacher conferences will be held every 1st and 3rd quarters; parents are encouraged to attend.

Evaluation Method

Daily Assignments 10%

Quizzes 10%

Notebook 10%

Tests 70%

Qtr/Sem Exams = 2 test scores

Standard Distribution of Grades

100%-90% A

89%-80% B

79%-70% C

69%-60% D

59%-below F

note: During end of semester grading, 2nd and 4th quarter grades are 2/3 of the final semester grade.

Course Outline

First Quarter: Chapter 1-4

Second Quarter: Chapter 5-8

Third Quarter: Chapter 9-13

Fourth Quarter: Chapter 14-17

Classroom Rules

The basic classroom rules that are to be observe in ALL math classes:

1. Follow instructions at all times.

2. Bring all needed materials at all times.

3. Make constructive remarks only.

4. Conduct subject-related activities only.

5. Observe all SSHS rules.