FUNCTIONS, STATISTICS AND TRIGONOMETRY

2011 - 2012

BALDNER 346 

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Topics of study include data analysis and measures of central tendency; power, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; linear models; probability; sequences and series; and frequency distributions.

 

Our 51 minutes of time together each day will begin with the Problem of the Day. The Problem of the Day will be on the board when students arrive in class and should be copied into the students’ journal while attendance is taken. The Problem may be easy for some, difficult for others, and absurdly annoying to others. This is expected and should not result in frustration on the part of the student. Each student should copy the problem along with its number and the date into their journal. THEN, the students should solve the problem if they are able. If one is not able to solve the problem alone, students should share their thoughts with neighbours; the solution shall then be revealed (and copied into the journal) to the delight of all.

 

Often, we will next discuss any issues that arose during the working of the Homework.

 

Then, we will have an Introduction of a New Topic, complete with anecdotes and relevancies. After a brief discussion, we will partake of the Guided Practice: students trying their hand at the new concept. This could be manifest by students working together in groups, on the board, or in the lab. When it is deemed the students are comfortable enough to work alone, a practice assignment is given. This is called Homework.

 

Students should plan on doing math problems at home every evening.

 

Students daily should bring pencil, paper, text, journal, and calculator.

 

Quarter grades will be computed as follows:

 

15%     Participation – being in class on time, prepared with appropriate tools and appropriate attitude

15%     Journal – daily problems entered neatly in a bound, separate notebook; collected

periodically and assessed for thoroughness, neatness, and accuracy

15%     Homework daily practice collected often, corrected in class sometimes

30%     Quiz – a few homework problems done individually without help

25%     Test – a bunch of homework problems done individually without help

 

Semester grades will be computed as follows:

 

40%              Quarter 1 grade

40%              Quarter 2 grade

20%              Final Exam grade

 

Please, other than your calculator, no electronic devices in room 346. No food or beverages allowed in the classroom as per your Student Handbook.

 

Insubordination of any sort will not be tolerated and will result in immediate RTC procedures and loss of Participation points.

 

Note to Parents:

 

I appreciate the opportunity to work with your sons and daughters in the classroom and I am looking forward to a wonderful school year. Please feel free to stop in and visit any time.

If you ever have questions you may call (231) 889-5521 x346

or email dbaldner@manistee.org.

 

2011-2012 Homepage for Mr. Baldner

www.onekama.k12.mi.us/h2011