Hutchinson Central Technical High School
Course Syllabus
Course Name: Advanced Algebra
Instructor: Mrs. Mercer Contact Time: 10:27-11:08 Phone Ext: 1323
Grading Policy
Grades will be determined using the following approx. percents:
50% homework
25% tests
25% quizzes
Homework is graded on effort and will receive a 2,1, or 0 based on the number of problems attempted and the work shown.
Homework Policy
Homework is assigned on a daily basis and is due the next day unless otherwise stated.
No late homework will be accepted.
Absentees for an assignment will be given 1 day to make up work after returning to class.
I am available most mornings at 7:30am if you have questions.
Test Policy
Tests are given at the end of each unit and will be announced in advance.
Test review is always done before the test so you should always be able to do well on the test.
Tests must be made up the DAY YOU RETURN TO SCHOOL at 7:15 A.M.
The day you return must be within 2 days of the test to take advantage of this opportunity to make up the test!
If you are going to miss a test because of a field trip or other school business, you MUST still make up the test the MORNING of the same day as the test.
Quiz Policy
Quizzes are given often and they are unannounced.
No quizzes will be made up.
Quizzes are based on the classwork from the previous few days.
Projects
no projects this quarter
Course Outline
Advanced Algebra is required for graduation as a third credit in math. A TI-83 or TI-84 calculator is required for the course. If there is any financial constraint to purchasing this calculator, please let me know.
Students must maintain a 65 or above average for each quarter to pass the course. In addition, students must score a 65 or above on the June exam.
Unit 1: Foundations of Algebra - Operations, factoring and Equation Solving
Students will be able to perform order of operations and evaluate expressions. Polynomial expressions will be added, subtracted and multiplied. Equations will be solved. Test:Sept.30
Unit 2:Foundations of Algebra - Rational Expressions and Equations
Our topic of rational expressions begins with a review of factoring and the reducing of fractions. All operations on rational expressions are covered. Complex fractions are stressed and used in solving rational expression equations. Test on trig will be:Oct.27.
Unit 3:Functions, Inverses and Variations
Functions will be covered including determining when a relation is a function, and determining the domain and range of a function from its equations. They will be written in function notation and evaluated for given values. Inverses will be found. Graphs will identify relations and functions. Direct and inverse variations will be used.Test on Unit 3 Nov. 19.
Unit 4: Solving Absolute Value, Radical, Quadratic and Rational Equations and Inequalities Test Dec.14.
Unit 5: Functions and Inverses and Variations Test Jan.22
Unit 6: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Test Feb.26
Unit 7: Trigonometry Part 1
Unit 8: Trigonometry Part 2
Unit 9: Trigonometry Part 3
Unit 10: Sequences and Series
Unit 11 Analyzing Graphs and Equations with Transformations and Regressions
Unit 12: Solving Systems and Conics
Unit 13: Statistics
For the third quarter, students will be covering Chapters 8-10 from the text and some supplementary topics.
Chapter 8 introduces the composition and inverses of functions. It also deals with the radical notation for the n th roots. By the end of the chapter, students will be able to solve equations involving radicals.
Chapter 9 begins the study of exponential and logarithmic functions. Many real world problems are odeled so that the students can see the importance of exponential equations.
Chapter 10 is an introduction to trigonometry. It deals with sine, cosine, and tangent functions. The chapter is divided into three sections: right triangle trig, the unit circle, and laws of sine and cosine.
The supplementary materials will introduce the area of all triangles, sum and difference of two angles, Pythagorean identities, trig identities and reference and co-terminal angles.