Mr. EickRoom A206Pre-calculus

Math

History

Mr. Eick (say as IKE)

Where I live

Map of Suisun City CA, retrieved on Aug 21, 2011 from website http://maps.google.com

Suisun City

ACHS

My Doggies

My Doggies

Art Work

Halloween Costumes

What will we be doing this year?

Main topics• Functions (Chapters 1-3)

• Types of functions, graphs of functions, and function notation.

• Transformations • Complex numbers• Rational Functions & Asymptotes• Exponential & Logarithmic functions

• Trigonometry (Chapters 4-6)• 6 basic trig functions – SOH CAH TOA• Graphs of trig functions on coordinate plane• Radians & The unit circle• Trig identities & Proof• Vectors and other Trig applications

• Systems of Equations/ Matrices (Chapters 7-8)• Sequences, Series & Probability (Chapter 9)• Various other topics / Calculus intro

• 70% Math Content & Critical Thinking (Tests & Quizzes)• 15% Professionalism (Homework & Projects)• 5 % Written Communication• 5% Oral Communication (Group & Individual Presentations)• 5% Collaboration (Class Discussions & Group Participation)

Grading

Textbooks / Resources

1. Larson, Hostetler, Edwards:Precalculus with limits 5th edition.

2. Various other resources – Websites, Worksheets, Videos, Other Math-related books

What you will need to bring every day..

A. Notebook (Spiral notebook is best) – For Warm ups , Notes, and homework

B. Ti-83 graphing calculator (or similar)– A free computer version is available –see echo– You must use an actual calculator on tests.

C. Pencils - I do not accept work in INK

Suggested (not required)

– Textbook

-- Graph Paper

• Class Rules• Procedures

RULES

Following The Rules will result in . .

• Verbal acknowledgement

• A stress-free learning environment

• A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Rule # 1

If you are not present after the bell has rung, you will be marked tardy.

Be in your assigned seat and begin working on the warm up activity as soon as class begins.

Rule # 2

• Remain in your assigned seat unless permission is given by the teacher.

• Bring your notebook, pencils, calculator, and any other required materials to school each day.

Rule # 3

Rule # 4

• Laptops, Cell phones, MP3 players, and other electronic devices are to be turned off and put away – except when permission is given.• Devices used during class will be confiscated.

Rule # 5

• Respect the school property and property of others.

• Treat each person in this room with dignity and respect.

• When someone is speaking (especially the teacher) we are all quiet and listening.

Rule # 6

Follow all rules, procedures and policies outlined in the ACHS and Napa Valley Unified District handbooks.

Includes: Tardiness, hats, profanity, dress code etc.

Special Guideline

Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please respect the No Whining” Rule this semester.

Reminder # 2 - Action Plan Form

Reminder

Warning - Parental contact / conference

Disciplinary Action - Saturday School, Friday detention, etc..

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Action Plan Form1. What is the problem?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. What are the factors causing the problem?

(Please list all of the factors- and be specific)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. What plan will you use to solve the problem?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________Student Signature: __________________________________________________Teacher Signature: ________________________

PROCEDURES

Entering the Room

• Please enter quietly.

• Take your seat.

• Take out your notebook.

• Begin the warm up assignment.

Algebra 2 Warm up2.21.13

1. Find the sum of each series:

a.

b.

5

1

13k

k

4

1

62n

n

The Lame Joke of the day..

What happens when you get a bladder infection?

And now it’s time for..

Urine Trouble.

When you are tardy . . .

Enter quietly!

Excused: Place excuse on my desk

Unexcused: Apologize to class

Find your seat and begin working

Dismissal

•The teacher dismisses you, not the clock.

Leaving early, or lining up inside or the classroom before dismissal is unacceptable.

•Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with:

“Ok, I’ll see you tomorrow- Have a nice day.”

•Pick up all of your belongings and put all trash in the proper place (i.e. not the floor)

Getting your Attention

When I want to get your attention, I will:

1. Ring my bellOr 2. I will raise my hand and say

“Class, may I have your attention please.”

•Please stop whatever you are doing, quiet down, and face me.

•When everyone is quiet, I will begin speaking.

Getting My Attention

When YOU want to get MY attention:

•Raise your hand

•Please wait for me to call on you, unless it is an emergency.

When you are absent

•Check the Agenda in Echo for the days you were absent.

•Any missed assignments will be listed there.

•Any make up quizzes, tests, or re-teaching needs to be done during access period.

•See me when you return to check if there were any handouts given in class.

Homework

• Homework will be assigned most nights.

• The assignment will be posted on the agenda in ECHO for that day.

• The following day we will review major problems.

• I cannot emphasis enough the importance of PRACTICE!!

“Other” ProceduresThese will be introduced on an “as needed” basis.

• Taking notes• Turning in papers• Assemblies• Progress Reports• Working Cooperatively/Group work• Fire Drills/ Emergency• Substitute Teacher

“This will be an amazing year!”

– Mr. Eick

“I truly believe in your potential and I know that you have the ability to succeed!”

Problem of the week1. The problems will (usually) be posted on Fridays, and will (usually)

be due on the Monday 10 days later. 2. Each week one “winner” will be chosen from among the

submitted student solutions.3. Points will be assigned to every submitted student solution, and at

the end of the quarter there will be a lottery in which 3 students will receive prizes , and where a student’s chances of winning is proportional to the number of points accumulated by the student.

4. Students submitting solutions must obtain their solutions through their own work.

5. “Problem of the Week Party” at end of semester.