Advanced Functions and Models Classroom Procedures?
Mr. McBride Spring Semester 2014 Description: The content of this course integrates functions, statistics, and data analysis and applies the algebra and geometry that students have studied in previous years. Sequences, counting problems and other topics from discrete mathematics are also found. The AFM course is a classic example of how a single mathematics course can involve all of the major areas of mathematics There will be a state mandated NC Final exam at the end of the semester. It will consist of 30 multiple choice questions. The students will have 120 minutes to complete the exam. This exam will count as 25% of your final semester grade. Here is a link to the released exam from spring of 2013. Here is the formula sheet that students will be able to use for the NC Final Exam. http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/docs/accountability/common-exams/formula-sheet.pdf
Prerequisites Describe graphically, algebraically and verbally phenomena as functions; identify independent and dependent quantities, domain, and range, input/output, mapping. Translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric, and verbal representations of relations. Define and use linear and exponential functions to model and solve problems. Operate with matrices to model and solve problems. Define complex numbers and perform basic operations with them
Classroom Procedures: 1) You will come to class everyday prepared with your notebook, paper, textbook, homework, and pencil. 2) No eating or drinking in class, this includes gum. 3) Be in your seat and ready to work (pencil sharpened, notebook and book open) when the bell rings. 4) Treat everyone in the room with respect. 5) Always raise your hand to be acknowledged. 6) You must abide by all rules and regulations set in the Croatan Student Handbook.
Grading Policy: All tests will count as 60% of the six weeks grade. All homework/classwork and quizzes will make up the remaining 40% of your grade by counting 20% each. The NC Final Exam will count as 25% of your semester grade unless you are exempt from the final.
Make-up Policy: All daily assignments and homework assignments will be posted on my webpage. It is your responsibility to get all missed assignments and turn them in to me within one week of the absence. Make-up work will not be accepted past the one-week deadline. This includes tests.
Progress reports: Three progress reports will be sent home by email throughout the semester, one in the middle of each grading period. Between progress reports and report cards you will be receiving a grade report approximately every 3 weeks. You will also be able to check your grade through power school. https://carteret.powerschool.com/public/
If you have any questions about this course or the guidelines by which it will be taught, please feel free to contact me here at the school. The school phone number is 393-7022. My planning period is from 2:00 - 3:00 everyday.
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