Math II – Mr. Torres

--------------2020-2021------------

 

Instructor information

     Room:  123

     E-mail: william_torres@dpsnc.net

    

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:

• Attend Make up work within 5 days, when absent. If you are absent on review day, be prepared to take the test on test day.
• Be in your seat when the bell rings and stay in until the bell rings for the next period.
• Do NOT cheat or copy work from other students.
• Limit restroom use to emergencies only. Plan on visiting the restroom prior to class or as you leave class.
• Bring NO food or drink into the classroom, other than water.
• Come to class prepared – class binder, calculator (I can provide you one), paper, pencil, and completed
• Follow school dress code.
• Participate in classroom
• Ask f or help when
• Treat teacher and classmates with respect, using appropriate language 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.
• Cooperate in creating a learning
• Follow all rules/procedures in the student
• Do NOT line up at the door, at the end of class.

 

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

• 1^st offense ---- verbal warning
• 2^nd offense ---- verbal warning/ parent called (lunch detention)
• 3^rd offense ---- Call home with after school detention
• 4^th offense ---- Office referral

 

PASSES TO LEAVE CLASS

       No passes issued the first 10 minutes of class or last 10 minutes of class. Each student will be allowed 3 passes each quarter. Please ask at appropriate time and return promptly.

 

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:

           Notebook (3-ring binder)

Pencils and Eraser                  paper

TI-83/84 graphing calculator

                                                                                               

OPTIONAL SUPPLIES:

(to be donated for classroom use)

Tissues

A A A Batteries

Disinfectant Wipes

 

             ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING

Math II  will receive grade on the following point distribution:

       Assessments (Include Test and Quiz) -------------------- 65%           

       Daily (Homework/Classwork)---- 35%

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

 

HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK (35 % of grade)

• All work must be done in
• No late work is
• All students are required to have their homework the next day in class or until the Due day.
• If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get with a group member to identify the assignments and homework so that you are prepared for the next

 

 

QUIZZES/TESTS (65% of grade)

• Quizzes will be given throughout the
• A test will be given at the end of each

            TUTORING:

• Office Hours: Friday 2:00pm - 4:00 pm

 

             RESOURCES

• Math 2 Carnegie Learning Book
• Canvas
• Google Classroom
• deltamath.com
• desmos
• khanacademy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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