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Algebra 2
 * Mrs. Herrera **
 * 2011 - 2012 **

Dear Parents,

I am very excited to have your child in Algebra 2 this year! I look forward to the exploration and learning that will go on as we explore these topics together. The following information will help you and your child understand what is required for success in this class. **Your involvement in your child’s education is essential.** Please help me give your child the opportunity to fully succeed. If you would like to meet with me please feel free to call me at school and leave a message telling how and when you can best be reached.

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__Please review all of this information with your child and sign your name on the reverse side. Thank you! __

Meg Herrera
margaret.herrera@eu.dodea.edu https://sites.google.com/site/herrerasmath/


 * Course Description: **

DoDEA students will become mathematically literate world citizens empowered with the necessary skills to prosper in our changing world. DoDEA educators’ extensive content knowledge and skillful use of effective instructional practices will create a learning community committed to success for all. Through collaboration, communication, and innovation within a standards-driven, rigorous mathematics curriculum, DoDEA students will reach their maximum potential. The standards for this Algebra 2 course involve students in the study of operations with functions and equations, including trigonometric functions. Students will be encouraged to talk about mathematics, to use the language and symbols of mathematics to communicate, and to discuss problems and solutions. The DoDEA 9-12 Mathematics Standards may be found at:

http://www.dodea.edu/instruction/curriculum/New%20Standards/Math/PDF/Gr9-12_Math_Stand.pdf

DoDEA Mathematics Standards M2 Algebra will be used in most lessons in this course.


 * First Semester Tentative Schedule: **

First Quarter <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter 1: Equations and Inequalities <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter 2: Linear Equations and Functions <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter 3: Linear Systems and Matrices

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Second Quarter
<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter 4: Quadratic Functions and Factoring <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter 5: Polynomials and Polynomial Functions <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">December 16 – January 1 WINTER BREAK

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 REVIEW AND SEMESTER EXAMS
 * //<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 11px;">The presented schedule may be changed at any time and will be modified according to student needs. // ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Second Semester Tentative Schedule: **

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Third Quarter
<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter 6: Rational Exponents and Radical Functions <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter 7: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter 8: Rational Functions <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">April 6 – 14 SPRING BREAK

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Fourth Quarter
<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter 9: Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter 10: Counting Methods and Probability <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter 11: Data Analysis and Statistics <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter 12: Sequences and Series <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter 13: Trigonometric Ratios and Functions <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter 14: Trigonometric Graphs, Identities, and Equations <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">June 24 - 26 REVIEW AND FINAL EXAMS **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Behavioral Expectations: ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">“Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; <span style="display: block; font-family: 'georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">and dream while others are wishing.” <span style="display: block; font-family: 'georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px; text-align: right;">-William Arthur Ward <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">These five values will guide student and teacher behavior in the classroom: <span style="display: block; font-family: 'georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">HONESTY INTEGRITY COURTESY COMPASSION COURAGE **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Student Evaluation: ** <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Periodic student evaluation is essential for student/teacher feedback and progress. The following measurements will be used, subject to modification at the instructor’s discretion:

__<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">QUARTER GRADES: __ <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">A. __Homework__: 15% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Homework is assigned and checked daily, graded on completeness. I give credit only to students who complete their work on time or have official absences. <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">B. __Quizzes and Special Assignments__: 35% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Quizzes are given almost every week. Students will also complete a variety of other assignments. <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">C. __Chapter Tests__: 50% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Chapter tests focus on one chapter, but will include concepts from previous chapters

__<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">SEMESTER GRADES: __ <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">A. __Quarter One Average__: 40% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">B. __Quarter Two Average__: 40% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">C. __Semester Final Exam__: 20%
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">If you are absent from class, come see me **the day you return to school** to get make-up work. //Do not wait until the next class period -- you may not receive credit.// ||

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">All tests will include a non-calculator and a calculator section. Quizzes may be either non-calculator or calculator. <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">90-100 = A <span style="font-family: 'georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">80-89 = B <span style="font-family: 'georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">70-79 = C <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">60-69 = D <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">59 or below =F ||
 * || **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">DoDEA Grading Scale: **