Algebra II

Ralph Davis
1st Period (7:30-9:00) Room 123

January 18, 2010

Parent and Student Checklist:

1. Periodically check your child’s notebook and folders for completed, neat
assignments. The textbook should be home every evening, because there is an
assignment every day. Learning is a team effort.

2. Encourage development of good study skills, especially organization of time and

materials. As more than one assignment may be going on at once a
calendar is suggested.

3. Create a positive study environment at home for your child.

4. Ask your child if [s]he needs extra help. Addressed concerns rarely become
problems.

5. Remember: Math & Science activities need extra practice time just like sports, dance,
and music.

6. I have read this course syllabus with my student and we will support the teacher in
his goals for this class.

Parent’s Signature: Date: / /2010

Student Signature: Date: / /2010

Is there anything else that you want to tell me about your concerns or your students

concerns?
 Syllabus for Algebra II

Instructor: Ralph Davis

B.A. Math Teaching University of Utah

Contact Info: email: ralph180@hotmail.com

Location and Time: 1st Period (7:30-9:00) Room 123

Textbook: Intermediate Algebra, Larson: Fifth Edition

Prerequisites: Geometry, Algebra I

Goals: According to the Utah Core Curriculum, the primary goal of Algebra II is for

students to conceptualize, analyze and identify relationships among functions.

My Goals for YOUR understanding:

• Solve first degree equations (algebraically)

• Graphing first degree equations (to solve them)
• Graph systems of equations
• Solve systems of equations algebraically
• Introduction to functions
• Quadratic functions
• Complex numbers
• Exponential and Logarithmic functions
• Domain and range of functions
• Introduction to trig functions
• Trig function applications
• Probability
• Introduction to statistics
Course content:

The main source of material for this class will come from the assigned book. The

instructor will use his discretion as to the order of the topics and sections of the book

that will be covered.

My expectations of you as a student:

• Be prepared!
• Be on task when you are in class.
• Ask Questions.
• Take time to think before you answer questions.
• Do not deny anyone( including yourself) the opportunity to learn Algebra
because of your behavior.
• Be respectful of others.

Materials needed everyday:

1) Your Toolbox for you to store handouts, homework, and to take and store
notes.
2) Scratch paper, pen or pencil and an eraser
3) Your textbook

Grading Scale:
Grades will be earned by the students based on their performance on
Homeworks, quizzes, Tests, and their behavior and participation during in-class
discussions.
Final grade determination:
Homework: Homework is graded on participation. Homework is practice
and is a method for me to assess the progress of the class.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given at least every 2 weeks. Quizzes are
meant to be a reward for doing homework correctly and to help the
students stay up with the pace of the class.
Tests: There will be tests throughout the semester. In the current
academic climate, successful testing is the mark of
accomplishment. In this course, we will focus on test taking skills to
help students reduce test anxiety in order to help with the high
stakes testing required.
The final grade will be made up of 30% homework, 30% quizzes, and 40% tests.

Extra credit: Extra credit will consist of the student planning and teaching a mini
lesson in front of the class. The mini lesson will be determined by the
 student and teacher together and will be relevant to the topics that the
class is currently discussing.
If you need more help:
You can ask questions in class if you don't understand.
I will be available to help you at lunch time and right after school.
Emails through the school email system is the best way to contact me outside of
school hours.

Attendance policy:
Each child is expected to attend class everyday. Class discussions are important
and should not be missed unless it is unavoidable. In that case a note from the
parent will be necessary to make up any missed work.

Late work Policy:

Without a note from a parent indicating a crisis, late work will not receive full
credit. Late work will be accepted until the end of classes on Friday, the week
the assignment is due and will receive half of the credit earned.