WELCOME TO MS. YU’S CLASS PERIODS 5 & 6: HONORS ADVANCED MATH A

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course combines many of the trigonometric, geometric, and algebraic techniques needed to prepare students for the study of calculus and strengthens their conceptual understanding of problems and mathematical reasoning in solving problems. These standards take a functional point of view toward those topics. Students will engage in intellectual activities that include analyzing, classifying, planning, drawing on mathematical and scientific ideas and exploring various ways to approach and solve a problem. This course promotes achievement of the California State Trigonometry and Math Analysis standards.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES:  A or a B in Honors Algebra 2AB  A in Regular Algebra 2AB  Previous Teacher Recommendation  75% or higher on the UCLA Diagnostic Test (to be taken on Friday)

TEXTBOOK & CA STATE STANDARDS  We will be covering 12 California Trigonometry & Math Analysis State Standards this semester.  We will be covering chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 in the textbook. TEXTBOOK CA STANDARDS Precalculus with Limits Larson & Hostetler, 5 th Edition

CLASS RULES o Be on time to class and be prepared to work. I require that you use a three-ring binder and only a pencil in this class. o Be respectful of others. You are expected to be respectful of each other’s belongings, opinions and ideas. o The only beverage permitted in class is bottled water. No food is allowed. o Remember that I dismiss you, not the bell. Please remain seated until my dismissa l.

 Chapter Tests: 45%  Chapter Quizzes: 25%  Homework: 10%  Classwork: 5%  Final Exam: 15% GRADING POLICY  A:90 – 100%  B:80 – 89.9%  C:70 – 79.9%  D:60 – 69.9%  Fail: Below 60%

 The grades will be distributed on the categories stated previously.  However, I will allow the lowest test grade to be dropped from the course at the end of the semester if you are not absent for any tests throughout the semester. GRADING POLICY

 If for any reason you miss a test, you will be allowed to make up the test only if the absence is excused.  If the absence is not excused, you will not be allowed to make up the missed test.  Be responsible and clear all your absences in a timely manner! MAKE-UP TEST POLICY

 DEFINITION OF CHEATING: Disseminating, copying or receiving answers, or other information by any means other than those expressly permitted by the instructor as part of any academic exercise. Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to the following: MS. YU’S ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

 Looking towards other student’s papers  Talking or any other forms of communication  Copying answers from another person’s work onto your test/quiz IMPROPER TEST/QUIZ–TAKING BEHAVIOR

 Allowing another student to copy the answers from your test/quiz  Use of “cheat” sheets or having notes/answers anywhere in visible distance  Use of graphing calculators with unauthorized formulas and concepts programmed IMPROPER TEST/QUIZ–TAKING BEHAVIOR

 Use of cellular phones or other devices with texting or program capabilities  Writing on desks, anywhere on the body, or any material object in visible distance  Giving or receiving test information to or from students in other periods IMPROPER TEST/QUIZ–TAKING BEHAVIOR

 Tampering with teacher materials and/or student records  Stealing or the distribution of stolen tests/quizzes IMPROPER TEST/QUIZ–TAKING BEHAVIOR

 Students are expected to complete own work at all times  Students are allowed to discuss homework and/or classwork assignments, but not to collaborate in solving problems or writing answers unless Ms. Yu states explicitly that cooperating is allowed EXPECTED ASSIGNMENT-COMPLETION BEHAVIOR

 If two or more students are found to have cooperated on a homework assignment, all students are considered to have cheated regardless of which student did the original work and which student copied EXPECTED ASSIGNMENT-COMPLETION BEHAVIOR

 Note: Attempted cheating, even when unsuccessful, will be treated as academic dishonesty. Simply having observable possession of any prohibited or unauthorized information or device during an exam, even if it is not used, is an act of academic dishonesty. It will be dealt with as such. MS. YU’S ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

 An automatic zero on the assignment / quiz / test with no opportunity for make-up, will remain permanently on your record and will not qualify to be dropped as the lowest test score  A notification to parent (via , phone or mail) of the incident  An automatic “U” in Work Habits for the semester DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES:

 A referral sent to the discipline administrator/dean for a parent conference and a permanent notation on the student’s academic file  Possible suspension from school, as deemed appropriate by school administrators/deans DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES:

 An automatic drop/fail in the course and removal from the class on any second offense DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES:

 All students must adhere to Ms. Yu’s Academic Honesty Policy. The policy will be strictly enforced in this class.  ALL FORMS OF CHEATING WILL BE REPORTED FOR IMMEDIATE DISCIPLINARY ACTION!!! MS. YU’S ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

 A score of a zero due to a violation of the Academic Honesty Policy does not qualify as the lowest test grade to be dropped. This score will remain permanently on your cumulative grade report for the remainder of the semester. TAFT’S ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY AND THE GRADING POLICY

 A use of a cell phone during class time is strictly prohibited  The cell phone will be confiscated upon detection by Ms. Yu  The cell phone will be turned in to the Dean’s Office for retrieval by a parent / guardian MS. YU’S CELL PHONE POLICY

Homework will be given every day or after each new lesson. Homework is worth 2 points if completed on time. Late homework will be not accepted. You are responsible for homework when you are absent. You will have the number of days absent after your return to turn in your work for full credit. HOMEWORK / MAKE-UP POLICY

 For any reason you need to leave the room, you are allowed up to 4 passes without penalty. However, for each pass you do not use, you will receive 1 extra credit point. Thus, if you never leave the room, you will receive 4 extra credit points at the end of the semester.  You must have a Taft photo ID to use the hall pass – NO EXCEPTIONS! HALL PASSES

CLASS WEBSITE / / VOIC INFORMATION  Class Website:  Google Class Website /msyumath2015  Address:  The best means of communication is through . I will you back as soon as possible.  Make sure you identify yourself in the . CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT PREFERENCE

PLEASE FILL OUT THE CLASS SURVEY ON THE GOOGLE SITES: 1) You must set up a gmail account if you do not have one already. We will be using google apps periodically throughout the year. 2) Log on to the Google Site at and take the Honors Advanced Math Class Survey.

HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE  You will have access to all lecture notes, online links and review sheets on the class website: CLASS WEBSITE

 Class website will be updated daily  Grades will be available online on  Grades will be posted on the back wall only after a quiz or a test by passwords ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Tutoring is available before school or during nutrition / lunch in my room  After school tutoring is available in the library and lunch peer tutoring is available in other math classes within the math department ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Inform me if you believe there is an error on your grade report as soon as possible  Share your password to check grades online with your parent / guardian! (I will share it eventually anyway…) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Every student in Honors Advanced Math will take a UCLA Readiness Test on Friday  The test score will not count toward your grade in the class  However, you must score above 75% to remain in this honors class DIAGNOSTIC TEST

 Solve the brain teaser.  The first two students to solve the problems will win a prize.  Start working on the Alg. 2A Review Sheet I BRAIN TEASER

 I have three children. The youngest is the same age as the first digit in my age, another is the same age as the second digit in my age, and the third is the same age as the sum of the two digits in my age. None of the children are the same age and the total of our ages is 33. How old am I and the children? BRAIN TEASER P ERIOD 5

Answer for Period 5: I am 23 The children are 2, 3 and 5 BRAIN TEASER

 Start with a number larger than 0, square it, add 4, double, take away 3, times 4 and finally subtract the original number. If you were now left with 20, what number did you start with? BRAIN TEASER P ERIOD 6

BRAIN TEASER Answer for period 6: