INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Polynomials | Conics | Rational Expressions, Equations, and Fractions | Sequences and Series Exponential and Logarithmic Functions | Introduction to Trigonometry | Statistics and Probability Welcome to the second semester of Honors Intermediate Algebra. This course will follow select chapters. from the textbook and use supplemental materials designed to meet and exceed Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards. You will be challenged to think critically about mathematical concepts related to the topics listed above, which will prepare you for continued success in math courses at UHS and beyond. Research shows that the brain grows from making mistakes. You will make mistakes in this class. You will get answers wrong. Your challenge is to learn from your mistakes, believe you can improve, and develop the growth mindset and work ethic that will be instrumental in your continued academic success. Here we go CLASSROOM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS PROCEDURES AND POLICIES As a student at UHS you are held to a higher The instruction for this course will be a standard than many of your peers. On top of combination of lecture and activities, some the school-wide expectations, in this of which will require group work. Students classroom you will: who come to class late are to receive a tardy Treat everyone in the room with respect slip from the office and quietly bring it to the teacher when they enter the room. One ‘Never be afraid or embarrassed to ask a student at a time may leave the room with question. the hall pass for use of the facilities after Be in your seat and ready to think when receiving approval from the teacher. You are the bell rings for each class session. required to take notes during lecture, as these will help you study for exams. While you are not graded on attendence, absences will have an adverse effect on your grade if Should you fail to adhere to these rules, the consequences will be as follows: Ist offense: Warning you do not take it upon yourself to collect any 2nd offense: Lunch or after school detention notes or assignments you may have missed 3rd offense: Parent contact = and speak with the teacher about late work. 4th offense: Office referral : Assignments will be posted on the course Conversaly, you araan exemplary student, website [when it is completed) which will be good things will happen. Such as: Praise, q kept as up to date as possible. letters to parents, fist bumps, ete. ) GRADING The grading system for this class has been designed to emphasize your understanding of the course material. Homework will be worth 15% of your grade and is scored based on completeness and neatness Participation in in-class individual and group activities will make up 5% of your grade. Tests and quizzes will make up 60% of your grade. The comprehensive final exam will make up the remaining 20%. Grades will follow the traditional scale of 90-100% A, 80-89% B, 70-79% C, 60-69% D, < 60% F. For every piece of work you turn in, you must SHOW ALL WORK unless otherwise specified. Your calculators are powerful, but your brains are much more so. This requirement is meant to help the teacher identify your thought process and understanding of the material, but will also help to prepare you for college courses. You should take time to ensure the work that you turn in is legible and presented in a organized format. Grades will be updated weekly and can be accessed through Synergy, TUSD's new student management system. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Teacher Contact Mr. Gribble: — togribble@email.arizona.edu Course Website Mr.Callesen: _ barry.callesen@tusd1.org http://togribble.wixsite.com/uhsmath