Welcome to
STEM Algebra 2 and
Financial Literacy Math Course
In this course you learn Algebra 2 concepts through STEM projects and through real world problems and applications such as science, engineering, business, financial, and sports. You will also learn consumer math and financial literacy while strengthening your basic math skills and practicing your algebra skills and concepts.
Math Class Beliefs:
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Everyone can learn math to high levels!
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Believe in yourself, it changes what you can do!
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Math is about creativity and making sense!
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Mistakes and challenge are the best times for your brain!
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Math is about learning not performing!
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Questions and discussions deepen your
mathematical understanding!
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Visualize and make connections to strengthen your brain!
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Depth is more important than speed!
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Methodology-How you will learn in this course
Online videos and instruction
Weekly meetings/tutoring/discussions with me (come prepared with questions)
Individual reading and learning in textbooks and online sources
Individual reading in highly rated financial literacy books for teens
Interactive notes
STEM projects and real life applications
Materials
Lots and lots of pencils!! All math assignments will be completed in pencil.
Erasable pens. Notebooking may be completed in colored erasable pens.
Highligher
Big erasure
Graph paper and lined paper
Graphing Calculator
Math notebook
3 ring binder for handouts
Folder with pockets
Summit Math worktexts
Whatever reading book is assigned for each unit
Curriculum and supplemental resources
Main Curriculum:
Algebra 2 Summit Math, Mr. D Consumer Math with Algebra Skills, and NASA Algebra 2 STEM Space Math Textbook
Supplemental:
Glencoe Algebra 2 online textbook
Holt Algebra 2 online textbook
Big Ideas Algebra 2 online textbook
emath instruction free videos and practice sheets
You will have access to Mathisfun.com for extra reinforcemnet of Algebra 2 concepts.
You will utilize Khan Academy for videos and explanations.
MathPlanet.com had great videos if you need to see more examples.
MathHelp.com also provides videos is you need more instruction on concepts.
FishTankLearning.org provides a great scope and sequence for Algebra 2. We will utilize the sections on math vocabulary and assesments.
Grading
What you learn, you earn! You are the master of your own learning and performance. I commit to do my very best to facilitate your learning and in the end, like most things in life, you will get out of this course what you put into it. I will do my best to inspire you, guide you, and remind you to stay focused with the goal. The rest is up to you
Grading Scale
30% Daily Work: Class work, Participation, Quizzes, Homework, Notebook Tests (unnanounced quiz using your notebook) Neatness Counts!
10% Math Notebook: Interactive Notes and Note-Taking (your notebook will be checked and graded once every 4 weeks) Neatness Counts!
20% STEM Projects and Real Life Problem Assignments
40% Mastery Assignments
100% – 93% A
92% – 90% A-
89% – 87% B+
86% – 83% B
82% – 80% B-
79% – 77% C+
76% – 73% C
72% – 70% C-
69% – 67% D+
66% – 63% D
62% – 60% D-
Below 60% F
The minimum passing grade is D-. The grade of F in a required course means the course will need to be repeated until a passing grade is earned.
LOW SCORE POLICY
Any student who makes below 70 on a major grade for a STEM project, real world assignment or mastery assignment, may redo the assignment if the following requirements are met:
- The redo must be completed within two weeks from the date that you recieve your grade from me. A maximum of ONE redo will be offered for each STEM project and real world assignment. You get unlimited redos for mastery assignments. See below for mastery assignment conditions.
- You get 1 free redo for each mastery assignment. For each redo after your first, you must complete a 1 hour relearning session for the topic/s that you are working to master.
- Each mastery assignment MUST be passed with a 70% or above in order to pass this course.
Your responsibilities
You will be taking notes almost every day in class. These notes should go in your math notebook, so it is vital to pay attention and ask questions. Most of your assignments will be on Canvas and it is YOUR responsibility to check Canvas and complete your assignments on time.
You are in a unique postion to control your own schedule. Keep a notebook to keep track of your scheduled plan and stick to a schedule that works for you. Make sure that you have completed each week's work at the end of every week.
Come to each discussion session with me prepared with questions. This is our time to talk about what you have been learning, to discuss your progress, to discuss your needs and concerns, and to recieve individual help and tutoring.
Summit Math
Semester 1
Unit 1 Introduction to Functions
Comparing Independent and Dependent Quantities
Representing a Function with an Equation or a Graph
Increasing, Decreasing or Constant
The Domain and Range of a Function
More Scenarios that Involve Functions
Cumulative Review
Unit 2 Linear Functions and Trend Lines
Comparing Independent and Dependent Quantities
Representing a Function with an Equation or a Graph
Increasing, Decreasing or Constant
The Domain and Range of a Function
More Scenarios that Involve Functions
Cumulative Review
Unit 3 Quadratic Equations and Parabolas
Introduction to Quadratic Functions
Factoring Review
Review Radical Expressions
Imaginary Numbers
Quadratic Equations
Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
Solving Quadratic Equations with the Quadratic Formula
The Vertex of a Parabola
Graphing a Parabola
Scenarios that Involve Quadratic Functions
Quadratic Inequalities
Cumulative Review
Unit 4 Rations Expressions and Equations
Introduction to Rational Expressions
Using a Disguised Form of 1
Simplifying Rational Expressions
Multiplying Rational Expressions
Dividing Rational Expressions
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
Equations with Rational Expressions
Extraneous Solutions
Cumulative Review
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#1: Exploring & Analyzing Patterns |
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#3: Characteristics of Polynomial Functions |
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#4: Relating Factors & Zeros & Polynomial Models |
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#5: Rational Functions |