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Prerequisites
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Successful completion of Sequential Math 3, 3H or Precalculus.
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Expectations
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A desire to learn some of the exciting aspects and recent applications of mathematics in the world today.
A willingness to work hard and to strive to understand as well as manipulate the conceptual aspects of the material presented.
Participation in classroom discussions and problem solving activities.
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Requirements
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Spiral notebook, pen/pencil, and covered textbook.
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Responsibilities
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Completion of all homework assignments to the best of your ability. If you have trouble with this part you should get help
from classmates, the math lab, or your teacher. I am available for extra help many times during the day. All you must do
is ask for the help. Group homework sessions are suggested on a once a week basis. The ideal group size is from 3 to 4 students.
Any more and there is too much time wasted and any fewer may not provide enough brain power for the task at hand. In all
cases, pre-exam study groups will offer a greater opportunity for understanding, apprecciation, and success.
A summary sheet is due at the completion of each topic, or subtopic, recapping the key concepts of the problem(s) studied,
recipes for solutions (when they exist), and areas of difficulty or misunderstanding. Use these summaries to request more
emphasis or time on a particular topic. Any feelings concerning the material or the presentation would be appreciated. The
summary should be typed or written on an 8.5 by 11 sheet of paper (usually one page is sufficient). Include specific examples
as well as the generalizations that were formulated in class. If you are absent it is your responsibility to call a classmate
or your teacher to find out what you missed so that it may be included in your summary. If you are absent on the day the
assignment is due, bring it to class when you return. The papers will usually be returned the next school day and should
be used as a review for the exam to follow. Each summary is graded (10 points) and the sum of all the grades becomes an additional
score for the marking period. I read the papers carefully and place comments and suggestions on them so please reread them.
If you have any misconceptions written in your summary this is a great way to have them corrected before the test. You are
not required to type the paper but please write legibly. Pages torn out of a notebook will not be accepted.
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Examinations
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Generally there will be three or four major tests per marking period. These will be announced well in advance. You are expected
to make up any missed exams the day you return from your absence (exceptions will be made for extended absence).
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Attendance
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Cutting, excessive absence, and lateness to class are signs that you do not have a desire to learn nor a willingness to work
hard. This is not good and problems, if they exist, will be handled on a personal basis.
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Quarter Grades
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About 80% of the marking period grade is based on exams and 20% on the summaries and other homework. Total all your grades
and divide by the total number of possible points. This gives you a percentage which will be converted into a letter grade.
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