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Honors Math II – Mr. Torres

AVID Virtual Learning

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Instructor information

     Room:  123

     E-mail: william.torres@dpsnc.net

Office hours: Friday 2:00pm - 4:00 pm

    

Course Outline:

                         In Math II, students continue to deepen their study of quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Math I. The concept of quadratics is generalized with the introduction of more sophisticated polynomials. New methods for solving quadratic and exponential equations are developed. The link between probability and data is explored through conditional probability and counting methods. Students explore more complex geometric situations and deepen their explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards formal mathematical arguments. Important differences exist between Math II and the historical approach taken in Geometry classes. For example, transformations are explored in the course and provide the framework for studying geometric concepts such as similarity and congruence. The study of similarity leads to an understanding of right triangle trigonometry and connects to quadratics through Pythagorean relationships. Honors Math II explores content at a rigorous level to begin students’ preparation for advanced math courses. The Standards for Mathematical Practice apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, require that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. This course fulfills the North Carolina high school graduation requirement for Math II. The final exam is the North Carolina Final Exam for Math II.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT:

  • Be connect on time( 15 minutes before the class start)
  • Find a quiet place , free from distractions
  • Do NOT cheat or copy work from other students.
  • Come to class prepared - calculator , paper, pencil
  • NO food or drink during the direct teaching, other than water.
  • Follow dress code policy.
  • Participate in classroom. Stay on mute. Unmute when your teacher allow you. 
  • Video needs to remain on to promote focus
  • Treat teacher and classmates with respect, using appropriate language, writing and tone of voice, when communicating with others; take responsibility for your actions.
  • Avoid touching or writing on anything that does not belong to you, including desks, textbooks, teacher’s belongings, walls, dry erase boards, blinds.
  • Clean up after yourself. There is a trash can and a recycle bin near the classroom door.
  • Ask for permission to leave your seat during class.
  • Ask for permission to leave  during class.
  • Cooperate in creating a learning environment 
  • Follow all rules/procedures in the student handbook. 

UNIT MAPS

  • Radicals and Rationals
  • Quadratics
  • Transformations
  • Triangle Similarity and Congruence
  • Trigonometry
  • Probability

 

GROUP EXPECTATIONS:

·      In this class there will be many times that you will be working in groups.

·      Groups will be assigned by the teacher.  

·      You will be expected to contribute cooperate, be on task and communicate within your groups.

·      You will be graded on these expectations.

 

BEHAVIOR POLICY

  • 1st offense ---- verbal warning
  • 2nd offense ---- verbal warning/ parent called 
  • 3rd offense ---- Call home 
  • 4th offense ---- Office referral

 

MAKE-UP WORK:

  • It is the responsibility of the student to get ALL the material covered in class for the day that you
  • If you miss a graded assignment, your name will be posted with the assignment and make-up due If the assignment is not completed BEFORE or ON the due date, it will result in a zero for that assignment.

 

SUPPLIES NEED FOR THE COURSE:

           Pencils and Eraser                  paper

TI-83/84 graphing calculator

                                                                                            

             ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING

Math II  will receive grade on the following point distribution:

       Assessments (Include Test and Quiz) -------------------- 60%           

       Daily (Homework/Classwork)----------------------------- 40%

                                    Total ------------------------------------------ 100%

           Office hours:

  •  Friday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 

             RESOURCES

  • Math 2 Carnegie Learning Book
  • Canvas
  • Google Classroom

 

GO FALCONS OF JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL!!!!

 

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