COURSE: Mathematics III
INSTRUCTOR: Mikki Stinchcomb – email: [email protected]
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Math I and Math II
Grading Policy:
Final grade: 45% Major Grades, 35% Daily, 20% Final
Daily work: Quizzes will be given regularly and will count in the daily grade
Major Grades: Tests, Projects, and Notebook Check
Tutoring Hours:
8:00-8:25 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
After school by appointment ONLY
SCHOOLWIDE RULES:
ID’s must be worn during school day at all times
Cell phones/electronic devices are NOT permitted during class time
NO hats are permitted to be worn in the school building
Discipline Consequences:
1. Warning
2. Parental Contact
3. Referral to your Principal in charge of Discipline
Course Description: This course is the third course in a sequence of courses designed to provide you with a rigorous program of study in mathematics. It includes exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, polynomial functions of higher degree, conic sections, and normal distributions.
COURSE OUTLINE ( including Georgia Performance Standards Covered)
Unit 1: Modeling with Matrices
MM3A4 – Perform basic operations with matrices
MM3A5 – Use matrices to formulate and solve problems
MM3A6 – Solve linear programming problems in two variables
MM3A7 – Understand and apply matrix representations of vertex-edge graphs
Unit 2: Conics
MM3G1 – Investigate the relationships between lines and circles
MM3G2 – Recognize, analyze, and graph the equations of the conic sections
MM3G3 – Investigate planes and spheres
Unit 3: Logs and Exponential Functions
MM3A2 – Explore logarithmic functions as inverses of exponential functions
Unit 4: Solving Equations and Inequalities
MM3A2 – Explore logarithmic functions as inverses of exponential functions
MM3A3 – Solve a variety of equations and inequalities
Unit 5: Polynomial Functions
MM3A1 – Analyze graphs of polynomial functions of higher degree
MM3G3 – Investigate planes and spheres
Unit 6: Data Analysis
MM3D1 – Create probability histograms of discrete random variables, using both experimental and theoretical probabilities
MM3D2 – Solve problems involving probabilities by interpreting normal distributions as a probability histogram for a continuous random variable (z-scores are used for a general normal distribution)
MM3D3 – Understand the differences between experimental and observational studies by posing questions and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
Required Materials:
1. Pencils; sharpened prior to class or mechanical pencil with lead
2. NOTEBOOK:You are required to keep a math notebook and it will count as a major grade for each 9 weeks. All sections should be kept in date order. You need a 3-ring binder with the following sections
Ø (1) Vocabulary/Notes: formula sheet; vocabulary sheets
Ø (2) Classwork/Homework: class work and homework in date order
Ø (3) Class handouts.
Ø (4) Assessments: Tests, Quizzes and Projects
Recommended: Calculator with a square root button and trigonometry
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Graphing calculator (TI – 84 is an example)
Work Requirements:
· All work is recommended to be done in pencil. Students must not disrupt class because they failed to bring a writing utensil to class. Students are responsible for bringing their necessary class materials, this includes a writing utensil.
· Neatness: If I cannot read it, I cannot grade it.
· Incomplete work: Learning mathematics requires students to practice all covered skills and use the concepts in applications. If students do not complete class work, homework, or projects, they will likely do poorly on their class grade.
· Missed work: Students will be expected to complete all make-up work within two school days of their absence
.
Classroom Rules
__________________________________________________ ________________________________
Student Signature Date
__________________________________________________ ________________________________
Parent Signature Date
INSTRUCTOR: Mikki Stinchcomb – email: [email protected]
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Math I and Math II
Grading Policy:
Final grade: 45% Major Grades, 35% Daily, 20% Final
Daily work: Quizzes will be given regularly and will count in the daily grade
Major Grades: Tests, Projects, and Notebook Check
Tutoring Hours:
8:00-8:25 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
After school by appointment ONLY
SCHOOLWIDE RULES:
- RESPECT for the teacher , other students, and school property
- RESTRAINT and Self –Control
- RESPONSIBILITY for your own behavior
ID’s must be worn during school day at all times
Cell phones/electronic devices are NOT permitted during class time
NO hats are permitted to be worn in the school building
Discipline Consequences:
1. Warning
2. Parental Contact
3. Referral to your Principal in charge of Discipline
Course Description: This course is the third course in a sequence of courses designed to provide you with a rigorous program of study in mathematics. It includes exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, polynomial functions of higher degree, conic sections, and normal distributions.
COURSE OUTLINE ( including Georgia Performance Standards Covered)
Unit 1: Modeling with Matrices
MM3A4 – Perform basic operations with matrices
MM3A5 – Use matrices to formulate and solve problems
MM3A6 – Solve linear programming problems in two variables
MM3A7 – Understand and apply matrix representations of vertex-edge graphs
Unit 2: Conics
MM3G1 – Investigate the relationships between lines and circles
MM3G2 – Recognize, analyze, and graph the equations of the conic sections
MM3G3 – Investigate planes and spheres
Unit 3: Logs and Exponential Functions
MM3A2 – Explore logarithmic functions as inverses of exponential functions
Unit 4: Solving Equations and Inequalities
MM3A2 – Explore logarithmic functions as inverses of exponential functions
MM3A3 – Solve a variety of equations and inequalities
Unit 5: Polynomial Functions
MM3A1 – Analyze graphs of polynomial functions of higher degree
MM3G3 – Investigate planes and spheres
Unit 6: Data Analysis
MM3D1 – Create probability histograms of discrete random variables, using both experimental and theoretical probabilities
MM3D2 – Solve problems involving probabilities by interpreting normal distributions as a probability histogram for a continuous random variable (z-scores are used for a general normal distribution)
MM3D3 – Understand the differences between experimental and observational studies by posing questions and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
Required Materials:
1. Pencils; sharpened prior to class or mechanical pencil with lead
2. NOTEBOOK:You are required to keep a math notebook and it will count as a major grade for each 9 weeks. All sections should be kept in date order. You need a 3-ring binder with the following sections
Ø (1) Vocabulary/Notes: formula sheet; vocabulary sheets
Ø (2) Classwork/Homework: class work and homework in date order
Ø (3) Class handouts.
Ø (4) Assessments: Tests, Quizzes and Projects
Recommended: Calculator with a square root button and trigonometry
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Graphing calculator (TI – 84 is an example)
Work Requirements:
· All work is recommended to be done in pencil. Students must not disrupt class because they failed to bring a writing utensil to class. Students are responsible for bringing their necessary class materials, this includes a writing utensil.
· Neatness: If I cannot read it, I cannot grade it.
· Incomplete work: Learning mathematics requires students to practice all covered skills and use the concepts in applications. If students do not complete class work, homework, or projects, they will likely do poorly on their class grade.
· Missed work: Students will be expected to complete all make-up work within two school days of their absence
.
Classroom Rules
- Do Not Talk when I am talking!
- Be Prepared. Be in your seat with your materials prepared when the bell rings.
- Be Responsible. Some basic supplies are on the side bookshelf. Borrow what you need BUT put it back at the end of class. Do not go behind my desk for any reason.
- Be Enthusiastic. Questions on topic are expected. Make sure that you are listening to another student’s question – it may be the same as yours.
__________________________________________________ ________________________________
Student Signature Date
__________________________________________________ ________________________________
Parent Signature Date