Advice from previous students to current students
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Answers to: If you could start Trig/PreCalc over again, what advice would you give yourself?
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Don't fall behind in assignments...it is very difficult to catch up.
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Answers to: What was your favorite part of the course?
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Mr. M's sense of humor (or lack of humor).
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Answers to: What was the hardest/least favorite part of the course?
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Actually doing all the homework.
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Section & Lecture Notes |
Assignment |
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Week 1 14-18Aug |
14Aug, Mon: Teacher Institute 15Aug, Tue: Teacher Institute 16Aug, Wed : 1/2 day Teacher Inservice |
Course Handout & Policy
Intro to Course - DANG!
Note1: Complete even and odd Exercise problems listed unless specified otherwise. [i.e. "odd only"] Note2: Points for assessments are approximate. Modifications should be expected to adapt to classroom circumstances. |
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17Aug |
Trig 101 : Handout
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Each assignment to be turned in must include:
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18Aug |
Trig 101 (continued) |
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Week 2 21-25Aug |
1.1 Angles:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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1.2 Angle Relationships and Similar Triangles:
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Trig 101 Quiz #1 opens [Schoology] MyMathLab Assignment
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1.3 Trigonometric Functions:
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Trig 101 Quiz #1 closes [Schoology; 25pts]
MyMathLab Assignment
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7 |
Review 1.1-1.3 |
Review Quiz 1.1-1.3 [myMathLab] |
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8 |
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Quiz 1.1-1.3 [paper-based in-class & myMathLab outside class, 2 attempts per quiz; 100pts] |
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Week 3 28Aug-1Sep |
1.4 Using the Trig Definitions:
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Trig 101 Quiz #2 opens [Schoology] MyMathLab Assignment
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Review : 1.1-1.4 |
Homework Quiz Ch 1 [myMathLab for completion or 2 attempts per HQ problem if requested; 100pts] |
11 |
TEST Chapter 1 |
TEST Chapter 1 [100 pts] |
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12 |
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2.1 Trigonometric Functions of Acute Angles:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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2.2 Trigonometric Functions of Non-Acute Angles:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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Week 4 4-8Sep 4Sep : Labor Day |
Labor Day |
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2.3 Finding Trigonometric Functions Values Using a Calculator:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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15 |
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Review : 2.1-2.3 Discuss Project (measure group members height) |
Review WS 2.1-2.3 [Schoology for practice only] |
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Partner Quiz 2.1-2.3 [myMathLab in-class, 2 attempts per quiz; 100pts] |
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2.4 Solving Right Triangles:
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MyMathLab Assignment
Trig 101 Quiz #3 opens [Schoology]
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Week 5 11-15Sep |
1st Qtr Project : Finding the height of an object using a clinometer and measuring tape. |
Trig 101 Quiz #3 closes [Schoology; 25pts]
worksheet |
19 |
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2.5 Bearing - applications |
MyMathLab Assignment
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20 |
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Review : 2.4-2.5 |
MyMathLab Assignment
Review 2.4-2.5 [myMathLab and paper-based, practice only] |
21 |
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Quiz 2.4-2.5 [paper-based in-class & myMathLab outside class; 100pts] |
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22 |
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Review : Chapter 2 |
Trig 101 Quiz #4 [Schoology; in-class, 25 pts] |
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Week 6 18-22Sep |
Review : Chapter 2 |
Homework Quiz Ch 2 [myMathLab for completion or 2 attempts per HQ problem if requested; 100pts] |
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TEST Chapter 2 |
TEST Chapter 2 [100 pts] |
25 |
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3.1 Radian Measure :
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MyMathLab Assignment
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3.2 Applications of Radian Measure :
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MyMathLab Assignment
1st Qtr Project : Due : [100 pts on Homework] |
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Review : 3.1-3.2 |
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28 |
Week 7 25-29Sep |
Quiz 3.1-3.2 [paper-based in-class & myMathLab outside class; 100pts] |
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29 |
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3.3 Circular Functions:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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30 |
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3.4 Linear and Angular Velocities: applications |
MyMathLab Assignment
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31 |
3.4 continued |
Trig 101 Quiz #5 [Schoology; in-class, 25 pts]
MyMathLab Assignment
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32 |
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Review : 3.3-3.4 |
MyMathLab Assignment
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33 |
Week 8 2-6Oct |
Review : Ch 3 |
MyMathLab Assignment |
34 |
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Quiz 3.3-3.4 [paper-based in-class & myMathLab outside class; 100pts]
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35 |
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Review : Ch 3 |
Homework Quiz Ch 3 [myMathLab for completion or 2 attempts per HQ problem if requested; 100pts] |
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TEST Chapter 3 |
TEST Chapter 3 [in-class, paper-based, calculator and no-calculator sections,100 pts] |
36.5 |
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4.1 - Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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Week 9 9-13Oct
9Oct : Columbus Day |
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4.2 Translations of the Graphs of the Sine Cosine Functions:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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4.1-4.2 Review |
MyMathLab Assignment
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4.3 & 4.4 Graphs of the Other Circular Functions:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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40 |
13Oct : 1/2 day Teacher Institute
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1/2 Day Teacher Institute 4.3 - 4.4 : Review |
Potential Quiz 4.1-4.2 [paper-based in-class & myMathLab outside class, 50 pts] (Last Grade of 1st Qtr) End-of-1st Quarter |
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Date |
Section & Lecture Notes |
Assignment |
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Week 10 16-20Oct |
4.3 - 4.4 : Review |
Potential 2nd Quarter Project : temperature sinusoidal regression [25 pts as test grade] |
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Quiz 4.3-4.4 [paper-based in-class & myMathLab outside class] |
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4.1-4.4 Review |
Homework Quiz Ch 4 [myMathLab for completion or 2 attempts per HQ problem if requested; 100pts]
MyMathLab Assignment
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Test Chapter 4 [100 pts on 2nd Quarter] |
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5.1 Fundamental Identities:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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Week 11 23-27Oct |
5.2 Verifying Trigonometric Identities:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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5.1-5.2 Review |
MyMathLab Assignment |
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8 |
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QUIZ 5.1–5.2 [100 pts] |
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5.3 Sum and Difference Identities for Cosine:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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10 |
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5.4 Sum and Difference Identities for Sine and Tangent:
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Due : 2nd Quarter Project : temperature sinusoidal regression [25 pts as test grade]
MyMathLab Assignment
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Week 12 30Oct-3Nov |
5.3-5.4 Review |
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Parent - Teacher Conferences |
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Parent - Teacher Conferences |
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Quiz 5.3-5.4 [100 pts] |
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5.1-5.4 Review |
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Week 13 6-10Nov |
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Test 5.1–5.4 [100 pts] |
Election Day |
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5.5 Double-Angle Identities :
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MyMathLab Assignment
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5.6 Half-Angle Identities:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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10Nov |
Veteran's Day (observed) |
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Week 14 13-17Nov |
Review 5.5-5.6 |
Homework Quiz Ch 5 [myMathLab for completion or 2 attempts per HQ problem if requested; 100pts] |
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Test 5.5-5.6 [100 pts] |
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19 |
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6.1 Inverse Trigonometric Functions:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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6.2 Trigonometric Equations I:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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Review 6.1-6.2 |
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Week 15 20-24Nov |
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QUIZ 6.1-6.2 [100 pts] |
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6.3 (Day 1) Trigonometric
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MyMathLab Assignment
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22Nov |
Thanksgiving Break |
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23Nov |
Thanksgiving Break |
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24Nov |
Thanksgiving Break |
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Week 16 27Nov-1Dec |
6.3 (Day 2) Trigonometric
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MyMathLab Assignment
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6.4 Equations Involving Inverse Trigonometric Functions:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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Review 6.3-6.4 |
Homework Quiz Ch 6 [myMathLab for completion or 2 attempts per HQ problem if requested; 100pts]
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QUIZ 6.3-6.4 [100 pts] |
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6.1-6.4 Review |
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29 |
Week 17 4-8Dec |
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Test Chapter 6 [100 pts] |
30 |
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7.1 – Oblique Triangles and
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MyMathLab Assignment
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7.2 - Ambiguous Case of the Law of Sines:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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Review 7.1-7.2 |
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QUIZ 7.1-7.2 [100 pts] |
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Week 18 11-15Dec |
7.3 – Law of Cosines:
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MyMathLab Assignment
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7.3 continued |
MyMathLab Assignment
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Review 7.1-7.3 |
Homework Quiz Ch 7 [myMathLab for completion or 2 attempts per HQ problem if requested; 100pts] |
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Test Chapter 7 [100 pts] |
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Week 19 18-20Dec |
Final Exams |
Semester Exam Day 1 |
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Final Exams |
Semester Exam Day 2 |
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Final Exams |
Semester Exam Day 3 End of 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester |
Trigonometry Course Overview : Syllabus, Curricular Alignment, Policies, & Practices
Schedules : Day-based & Week-based
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Monday - Tuesday & Thursday - Friday
Day-based schedule : 54-minute class periods
Wednesday (PLC day)
Day-based schedule : 44-minute class periods
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7:15 - 8:15am : Trigonometry / PreCalculus [6 minutes for announcements if in-school]
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8:21 - 9:15am : Java & Honors Java Programming / AP CSP
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9:21 - 10:15am : AP CSA
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10:15 - 10:45am : A Lunch
10:51 - 11:45am : Prep
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11:51 - 12:45pm : Trigonometry / PreCalculus
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12:51 - 1:45pm : Java & Honors Java Programming
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1:50 - 2:40pm : Office Hours in A314 Mon, Tue, Fri
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7:15 - 8:05am : Trigonometry / PreCalculus [6 minutes for announcements if in-school]
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8:11 - 8:55am : Java & Honors Java Programming / AP CSP
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9:01 - 9:45am : AP CSA
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9:51 - 10:35am : Prep
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10:35 - 11:05am : Lunch
11:11 - 11:55am : Trigonometry / PreCalculus
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12:01 - 12:45pm : Java & Honors Java
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12:45 - 2:40pm : PLC for Teachers (no office hours)
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Week-based schedule (if needed):
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Option 2: Hybrid Learning : 2-3 days per week : one (or two) in-person meetings (i.e. "A" and "B" Days) and
1 day remote.
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Option 3 : Remote Learning : 3-5 days per week from home
TextBook & Resources :
- Trigonometry, 11th Ed., 2017
- Lial, Hornsby, Schneider, Daniels
- ISBN: 978-0-13-421743-7
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Graphing calculator such as a TI-83 or TI-84 (any version).
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Notebook(s) for notes and homework. Each homework problem must include -
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copy of the original problem,
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copy of correct solution [often from back of textbook], and
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include steps that connect the problem with the solution (with explanation/justification as appropriate).
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Policy : Grading
The prerequisite for Trigonometry is earning a C (or better) in Algebra 2 or Algebra 2B. Please see your teacher if you have not met this course prerequisite as soon as possible.
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Assessments : scores & grades
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2 types of assessments will be given in this course : non-graded formative (i.e. completion or pass/fail) scores and graded summative (i.e. test) scores.
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Formative or "completion" scores are NOT graded and are designed to help students and parents keep track of progress and "effort" by the student within the targeted week. These scores are either all-or-nothing scores and include homework assignments, completion of an online quiz, or turning in a program by the due date. Students will be provided the answers (after the due date or completion of formative assessment) to help identify any mistakes by the student for future summative assessments (i.e. tests). While formative scores may be used for Pass/Fail (i.e. up to a "D" grade) of a course, they are explicitely not useful for determining a student's level of understanding of course content or mastery (i.e. not for grades other than pass/fail or "D").
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Summative (i.e. test) scores are designed to identify what skills and content knowledge have been mastered up to that point in the students progression through the course. Solutions to the summative assesments are usually NOT provided as the scores are NOT designed for student improvement of content understanding. These scores will be the primary determination of grades beyond pass/fail or "D" and are appropriate for comparision between peer groups (peer groups may be in the same class, course, school, state, country, or world-wide).
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- Semester Scores are calculated using the following table:
Semester Score Component | Semester Score Weight |
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1st & 2nd Quarter Progress Scores | 80% |
Comprehensive Semester Final Exam | 20% |
- Progress Scores will be calculated on a category weight basis. Each assessment will fall under one of 3 categories.
Category for Progress Score | Progress Score Weight |
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Daily Work (formative) | 20% |
Quizzes (formative) | 25% |
Tests (summative) | 55% |
- Late assignments will given a score of zero (0)...except for unplanned excused absences which will be scored as specified in the student handbook.
- Scores will NOT be rounded up.
- Bonus work or bonus points are NOT part of the course score and will be included ONLY at the discretion of the teacher. Students should not EXPECT bonus points or bonus work...even if it is listed on the syllabus.
- Scores will be primarily based on individual ability, understanding, and accomplishment but there MAY be group work with scores that impact one or more assessment categories.
- Progress and Semester GRADES will be calculated from corresponding scores based on the following table:
Percentage Scale
(10-10-10-10) |
Grade Letter |
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100% - 90% | A |
89.99% - 80% | B |
79.99% - 70% | C |
69.99% - 60% | D |
59.99% - 1% | F |
0.99% - 0% | Incomplete |
Policy & Practices : Student & Teacher Responsibilities
- In Seat & Ready to Go when bell stops (i.e. books, sharpened pencils, paper)
- Respectful of Teacher and Each Other (i.e. raise your hand, don't talk while teacher is talking, no rudeness or bad language, etc.)
- The two most important ingredients for success in this class are practice and attendance.
- No eating or drinking in class, 2 bathroom/drinking trips per Semester.
- Maintain at least 3 backup copies of all work. A "lost" or "destroyed" program will receive zero credit.
- Remember that, for every hour spent in class, 2 hours of outside class work (homework/projects) are typical for an AP course (i.e. 5 hours in class per week + 10 hours at home)
Responsibilities while absent:
Notes and Homework |
Test and Quizzes |
Get notes from a peer or online. Read the section and look at examples. Get the assignment from the calendar, web page or a peer in class. Do the assignment, even if you need help come in before or after school for assistance! |
As per school policy you have the same amount of days as you were absent to make up missing test/quizzes. Any test/quiz not made up in the appropriate amount of time will be a zero. You may need to schedule time with Mr. Meinzen either before or after school to meet or receive appropriate help on a timely basis...plan accordingly! |
Policy : BYOD
- TI84 or equivelant graphing calculator with statistical capabilities is allowed.
- Phones and/or uncovered cameras are, generally, NOT allowed because they are rarely appropriate in the classroom except in teacher-approved circumstances.
- Example 1 : Students who intentionally or unintentionally compromise the privacy of any other student or compromise academic integrity or validity of a test or quiz by their behavior may expect a zero and, possibly, a referal for further consequences. This includes having a personal camera (i.e. smartphone/BYOD device) out while ANY assessment is in the classroom (not just their own assessment).
- Example 2 : A student who turns in their test and then takes out their smartphone (i.e. camera)for their own reason (i.e. listen to music) while other students are still working on their tests may expect to receive a zero on their test. As well, a student taking pictures of teacher's notes on the board--without teacher approval--will not likely retain/learn of concepts and may be invading the privacy of other students (white boards are highly reflective). Generally, if the teacher is taking the time to hand-write notes on the board, then students should put in the effort to copy the notes.
- Example 3 : A teacher-approved manner may occur if a course-appropriate website is blocked but is accessible via cell phone (i.e. cell tower versus wifi), the teacher may allow temporary access to that website to complete assignment.
- Example 4 : A student may have an identified disability that requires them to take pictures of the board in order to expand the image to very large size due to their visual disability.
Practices : Tardies and Absences
- Attendance is the responsibility of the student and their parents/guardian.
- Parents/Guardian may be contacted the next day via phone or email to inform them of any absences or student issues.
- First two tardies result in warnings, 3rd tardy is after school detention, 4th is Saturday detention, subsequent are suspensions.
- If you have an excused absence, you will be allowed to make up your work for full credit by the same number of days you were consecutively absent.
- Unexcused absences follow the same procedure as excused absence; however, you will only receive 50% of the grade you earn.
- Refer to the school attendance policy for complete details on excused and unexcused absences and make-up work.
Practices : Teacher Discipline
- I expect students to be respectful to each other and their teacher. Refer to the student handbook if you have questions.
- Students are expected to take notes, ask questions, and work consistently and continuously the entire class period.
- If problems occur in the class the discipline plan, in general, is:
- Verbal warning (may include "1 minute after class delayed dismissal" or "15 minute after school mini-detention")
- After school detention
- Referral to the dean
- Parents called or e-mailed
- any student caught downloading and installing a program on the computers without Mr. Meinzen's consent will receive a referral to the administration and possible 5-day suspension
Advice & Expectations
- Use mechanical pencils (have at least 2).
- Keep an organized notebook and a folder with all your assignments. Get two classmates’ phone numbers in case you need help.
- You will need to purchase a flash drive or other storage device for this class.
- Students must keep multiple backup copies of all work. It is the student's responsibility to be aware that technology is NOT perfect.
- If purchasing a disk/flashdrive is a problem, let me know
- WEBSITE for Assignments is http://www.meinzeit.com
What can I expect from the teacher ?
- You can expect the teacher to maintain a classroom atmosphere that is safe and conducive to the education of ALL students. Any student or group of students prevent or disrupt this will be discipline as outlined above.
- I will try to be available before and after school either in the classroom or in my office in Room 310 for extra help [unless a meeting is scheduled].
- I can be reached at EHS: jmeinzen@ecusd7.org or 656-7100.
- As well, I strongly encourage students and parents to contact me as soon as possible if there are any questions or difficulties.
- In general, I provide daily information on this website and I contact parents/guardians/students via the email address that is registered with the district. However, please let me know if you wish to be contacted by other means on this form. After you have read over this classroom policy, please sign below, and return to me to be put on file. This is your first assignment.
Survey Assignment
- What is your best learning environment (given the classroom we have)?
- What do you not want your teacher to do that would make you not want to learn this material?
- What learning/teaching style do you think is most effective for you?
- What resources do you use to best understand the concepts? (examples: textbook, teacher, family, after-school tutoring, specific website, etc.)?
- If you could start a realistic classroom tradition, what would it be? (example: every odd-numbered Friday is popcorn-during-lecture day)
Signature
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I prefer to be contacted via (circle preference): EMAIL, or PHONE, or OTHER (specify) Print Parent/Guardian Name Print Student Name Parent / Guardian Signature Date Student Signature Date email address home phone work/cell phone
Course Resources
Resources : Required verification by student at remote (home) site
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Internet for submission of assignments and/or downloading of content (i.e. pdf files, online textbook, video recordings, etc.)
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Computer : laptop or desktop running MS Windows, Apple OSX, or Linux. Chromebooks or other browser-based operating systems will NOT be sufficient.
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Private Websites with login credentials including username and password :
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Schoology : https://ecusd7.schoology.com : access to scheduled assignments specific to online scoring and/or grades
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Online Textbook
: : access to additional content (videos) and scheduled assignments specific to online scoring and/or grades.
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Public Websites that contain "free" content :
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Teacher website : http://www.meinzeit.com : access to course syllabus, classroom policies, lecture notes & assignments for planning purposes.
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School / District website : http://www.ecusd7.org/ehs : access to school policies and general information
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College Board : https://apcentral.collegeboard.org : access to information specific to AP courses
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Other websites as needed (posted either on teacher website or Schoology) for viewing supplemental videos, lectures, examples, etc.
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- Notes & Other Lectures
- worksheets - Kuta Software provides additional practice with answers
- website - Wolfram Alpha provides technical solutions to a variety of math problems
- Coursework on a variety of university-level topics -courtesy of Academic Earth