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Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to Math Analysis Honors and to a productive and rewarding semester filled with new skills and challenges! This discipline 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. In this course, students will learn polar coordinates and vectors, trigonometry including DeMoivre’s Theorem, proofs by mathematical induction, conic sections (both analytically and geometrically), rational functions, and parametric equations as well as the first four chapters of calculus including limits, differentiation, and integration. Students will not only improve their math skills, they will enhance their critical thinking skills and their ability to participate in class discussions as well as cooperative learning situations. In addition, students will benefit technologically from this course by learning how to use scientific and graphing calculators to assist them in solving problems.
Scientific and/or graphing calculators are permitted on homework and SOME exams. Due to the capabilities of the graphing calculators and programs available, students may not be permitted to use the GC on some exams because I am testing the students’ ability to solve the problems and not use the calculator. I will inform students in advance of which calculator they will be able to use. It is the students’ responsibility to secure the appropriate calculator for an exam. Students are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED but not required to have a TI-83+ or TI-84 GC. Students may check out a TI-82 GC from the library. Students will need a scientific calculator. The easiest and most appropriate scientific calculator is the TI-30X IIS.
This course is very demanding and taught like a college course. Success is attainable with practice, hard work, and dedication. It is imperative that students attend class regularly and complete all work assigned. Homework is assigned on a daily basis and students are expected to bring completed homework to class the next day. Course grades will include at minimum chapter tests, midterms, final exams, quizzes (scheduled and unscheduled), CW and HW, group activities, and discussion. Grades can be earned on a traditional scale: 90-100%=A, 80-89%=B, 70-79%=C, and 60-69%=D. Students who do not earn at least a 60% will not receive credit for this course. I do not tolerate cheating of any kind.
Students are expected to adhere to the following classroom standards and expectations:
Be Respectful: Respect and be courteous to all students and faculty. Listen attentively to all instruction and refrain from talking without permission. Keep the classroom clean and neat.
Be Prepared: Bring all materials to class. Students are required to have a math notebook or folder, lined paper, and graph paper. Students must also bring their packets, covered book, pencils, calculators, etc. to class every day.
Be On Time: Students should be in their seats when the bell rings working on their daily assignments. The attendance policy of the school will be followed.I am committed to the education and well-being of all students. Students are highly encouraged to attend support periods. Additional tutoring is available at lunch and after school by the Math Honors Society.
I am looking forward to a great year! You can email me at camachomath@gmail.com and check my website http://www.csun.edu/~arc63158/
Ms. Andrea R. Camacho Ingersoll