Course Description, Goals and Expectations, and Procedures
Course Description
The Honors Algebra 2 is a weighted course, which will be taught with rigor.
Algebra and Trigonometry – Functions and Applications is designed for a
course in intermediate algebra, advanced algebra, and trigonometry. The
application of understanding the concepts are presented by mathematical
models in the real word. These mathematical models (word problems) require
the students to use many mathematical concepts in the same problem.
Student Goals and Expectations
•Come to class on time and prepared – text book, notebook, TI-83 Plus
calculator,pencil/pen, completed homework with all work shown.
•Be very good listeners – to peers as well as the teacher.
•Be very good note takers, to ask questions, to be conscientious in your work.
•Be able to participate independently or within a group.
•Ultimately to be responsible for yourself.
Teacher Goals and Expectations
•To inform, instruct and facilitate information.
•Create a learning environment
•To be able to communicate using math vocabulary.
•To be able to relate the material to real world problems.
•To review SAT/MCAS problems.
Grading Procedure
•Tests 50%
•Quizzes 20%
•Homework 20%
(Homework is assigned daily. Randomly once a week, I will collect and grade
the homework.)
•Projects 10%
•When a student is absent he/she must responsible in arranging time to make
up what has been missed. On my website, you can track the schedule for each
chapter.
•Extra Help is available before and after school in Rm. A211. I am at school
by 7:30 every morning and after school I am available on Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday till 3pm.
•Read your Student Handbook CAREFULLY. All rules apply in this classroom.
•I can be reached by email: ryan.micheline@marbleheadschools.org
