Honors Algebra II covers intermediate and advanced algebraic topics, mostly dealing with various types of functions.
As this is an honors class, we will be covering these topics at a more abstract and theoretical level than the cp version of this class as well as covering topics at a faster rate.
In addition, to better prepare you for future advanced math classes we will be working on developing your mathematical reasoning ability.
Often this will take the form of written assignments and/or proofs.
Almost every test and quiz will include at least one proof similar to those we have covered in class so it will behoove you to pay close attention to such proofs and keep notes over them.
Remember:
when writing proofs, generally the more written explanation you provide, the better your proof will be.
Students will be graded on daily work, homework, quizzes, tests, and/or projects. Students are responsible for doing the work assigned to them and for reading any supplementary texts assigned. Test and project grades will comprise 40% of the final grade, quizzes 40%, and homework/daily work 20%.
Students are expected to come prepared for class. This means you should have paper, pen or pencil, and your book. If you find that you do not have one of these items, you should make arrangements to acquire them before the bell rings. Students who are unprepared once class has started more than once in a week may be docked points from their daily grades. Students should be ready to work when the bell rings. This does not mean that you can run in when the bell rings, lay down your things and go to the restroom. If you plan on using the restroom, be sure to give yourself enough time to get to class before the bell. Remember: a tardy results in detention as per school policy.
This class has a class blog at halg2fall07.blogspot.com. All homework for the class will be posted on the blog. In addition challenge problems will be posted on the blog periodically. Students are encouraged to use the comments on blog posts to discuss problems and help their fellow students. Rules for posting comments are as follows:
1. All students must post under the name they use in class (no anonymous comments).
2. No disparaging comments are to be made about other students or their work.
3. While you are encouraged to help your classmates with their work, you may not simply post the solutions to the problems. You need to help each other, not do each others work.
