Math 104- Algebra II: Mathematical Modeling
CLASS MEETINGS: 1:00 – 2:10 pm MTWTh
in Juniper 1
PREREQUISTE: Algebra
I: Fundamentals (Math 101 or Math 100B)
or a course equivalent to one year of high school algebra or recommending
placement exam score
INSTRUCTOR:
Office: Juniper 3 MW: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
588-5147 TTh: 10 - 11 am
F: 8:30 – 9:30 am
e-mail address: grindyl@yosemite.edu
web
page: http://columbia.yosemite.edu/grindyl
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The course will provide a
student with opportunities to learn and understand the concepts, notations and
representations of functions.
Recognizing and characterizing linear, quadratic, power, polynomial,
rational, exponential and logarithmic functions will be the primary focus of
this course. Appropriate and efficient use of technology will be practiced as
we explore the meaning of mathematical actions in problem solving. Using
multiple perspectives (verbal, graphical, numerical and algebraic) provides an
environment for practicing:
These skills are
continually practiced through the development of the function concept.
STUDENT
RESPONSIBLITIES:
It is each student’s job to learn.
Learning mathematics is an active endeavor; I can only guide you in your
efforts to learn. With this job you have
the responsibility to:
§ Prepare
for class by reading text sections, work problem sets and review class notes
(expect to spend 8-12 hours per week, in addition to class time)
§ Participate
in class discussions; ask relevant questions
§ Seek help
when needed.
§ Submit
assignments when they are due.
§ Keep a
homework journal for each chapter that is readable and complete.
To gain a strong understanding of the course material, I encourage you
to rely on a combination of studying class notes, reading and referring to your
textbook, participating in class discussions and working with classmates
outside of class.
There are numerous places to get help:
§ My office hours are available to you or make an
appointment.
§ Tutorial services through the
§ Our Mathematics Center will be open 8:30 – 3:00 MTWThF
§ Student solutions manual, text specific videos and practice
CDs are available on reserve in the library
Do not wait until you feel you are in
trouble. When you seek help, it is to
your advantage to be well organized, with relevant questions ready.
HOMEWORK:
Homework
will be assigned for each section of each chapter and posted on my web page
with due dates. It will be up to you to
maintain a homework journal. It is
essential that you practice enough problems to develop connections among
concepts presented as well as building basic vocabulary, notation and working
skills with new material presented. Time will be given during each class for
questions that arise from working with problems sets. I will not require that you turn in your
homework journal, but I will offer an optional-homework grade that is averaged
for all assignments given during the semester (4 lowest grades dropped- no late homework accepted). This grade can be substituted for a lower
test grade. If you choose a homework
grade, I will ask you to use the following guidelines:
§ Begin each section on a new page. Work neatly and carefully in pencil on 8.5” x
11” paper, leaving
space between problems. Circle your answers with a highlighter or colored pencil. .
Fold your paper in half- lengthwise with the following heading written
on the outside:
Your Name
Math 104- Grindy
Chapter section number
Due date
§ How you arrive at your conclusions should be made
clear by showing the original problem and all intermediate work.
§ Use a straight edge and label information on your graphs.
If you are using a graphing calculator, copy significant information
onto your paper to show what you are viewing for drawing conclusions.
§ Your work must be organized, easy to read and complete, with appropriate strategies
and notations applied and an understanding of central ideas, concepts and
skills demonstrated.
Homework Grading Scale
10- excellent demonstration of above qualities
9- good work with minor corrections needed
8- satisfactory progress shown on most problems
7- suggest more work on indicated problem areas
6- needs significant improvement; suggest seeking help with
this material
<5 shows little effort, considerable work missing
Homework
assignments will be posted on my web page by chapter with due dates for each
section.
Homework quizzes will generally be given each week. You may use class notes and homework journals
for quizzes.
GRADES:
The
semester grade average will be weighted with these components:
Average of 4 mid-semester tests 60%
Cumulative final exam 20%
Weekly homework quizzes (2 dropped) 20%
The final course letter grade is based on the
overall weighted average and the following scale:
90 < A
79 < B < 90
68 < C < 79
50
< D < 68
F
< 50 * Maintain a personal record of all of your grades.
Calendar
Notes
Class is NOT in session these days:
Monday,
September 1
Monday, November 10
Thursday, November 27
Last day to elect pass/no
pass grading:
Tuesday,
September 23
Last day to withdraw from any course:
Thursday,
November 13
Final Exam: Wednesday,
December 10 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Week Topics
1 Intro
and Review section, 6.1, 6.2
2 6.3,
6.4, 6.5,
3 6.5,
6.6, Review Ch.6, Test Ch. 6
4 7.1,
7.2, 7.3
5 7.3,
7.4, 7.5
6 7.5,
7.6, 7.7, Review Ch. 7
7 Test Chapter 7, 8.1, 8.2
8 8.3,
8.4, 8.5
9
8.6, review Ch 8, Test Chapter 8
10
9.1, 9.2, 9.3
11
9.4, 9.5, review Ch 9
12
Test Chapter 9, 10.1, 10.2
13
10.2, 10.3, 10.4,
14
10.5, 10.6, 10.7
15
Review Ch.10 and prepare for final exam
16
Final exam- Wednesday, December 10
11:00am - 1:00 pm