Course Expectations 

Course: Modified Math B1

Teacher: Ms. Marchesani

Phone: 741-1461

Email: marchesanik@pville.k12.ny.us

Course Description:

     This course, which culminates in a final exam, teaches the interrelationship of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, with special attention given to problem-solving skills and concepts.

Goals:

·        To develop mastery of algebraic skills for their value in mathematical thinking and for their application in formulas that appear in other disciplines.

·        To introduce and develop trigonometric ideas as a foundation for the more rigorous work to be encountered in later courses.

·        To introduce and develop an understanding of quadratic relations (beyond the parabola) by studying their equations and graphical representations in the coordinate plane.

·        To introduce and develop the formal idea of a function (f(x)) by studying its graphical representation in the coordinate plane.

Classroom Expectations:

• Students are expected to show respect toward the teacher and their peers.
• Students are to be punctual and prepared with necessary materials, including homework.
• Students are expected to complete assignments and be engaged in class lessons.
• Students should ask questions if they don’t understand something.

Supplies:

·        Textbook- Integrated Math Course III, 2^nd edition by Keenan and Gantert, Amsco, 1991

• 3-ring Binder with paper
• A TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator is suggested

Major Topics:

·        Operations with Algebraic Fractions

·        Radical Expressions

·        Complex Numbers

·        Transformational Geometry

·        Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

·        Geometry of the Circle

·        Trigonometric Functions and Applications

·        Probability and Combinations

·        Properties of Real Numbers

·        Inverse Variations

·        Conic Sections

Grading:

·        Tests and quizzes - 85%

·        Homework - 10%

·        Participation - 5%

Teacher Availability:

·        I am available during my preps, activity periods, lunch, and after school.

New York State Standards for Math:

·        Mathematical Reasoning – Students will use mathematical reasoning to analyze mathematical situations, make conjectures, gather evidence and construct an argument.

·        Number and Numeration – Students will use number sense and numeration to develop an understanding of the multiple uses of numbers in the real world, the use of numbers to communicate mathematically, and the use of numbers in the development of mathematical reasoning.

·        Operations – Students will use mathematical operations and the relationships among them to understand mathematics.

·        Modeling/Multiple Representation – Students will use mathematical modeling multiple representation to provide a means of representing, interpreting, communicating, and connecting mathematical information and relationships.

·        Measurement – Students will use measurement in both metric and English measure to provide a major link between the abstractions of mathematics and the real world in order to describe and compare objects and data.

·        Uncertainty – Students will use ideas of uncertainty to illustrate that mathematics involves more than exactness when dealing with everyday situations.

·        Patterns/Functions – Students will use patterns and functions to develop mathematical power, appreciate the true beauty of mathematics, and construct generalizations that describe patterns simply and efficiently.