Math Analysis / IB Math Standard

Mrs. Herrera
2016-2017
Dear Parents,
I am very excited to have your child in Math Analysis / IB Math Standard this year! I look forward to the exploration
and learning that will go on as we explore these topics together. The following information will help you and your
child understand what is required for success in this class. Your involvement in your childs education is
essential. Please help me give your child the opportunity to fully succeed. If you would like to meet with me please
feel free to call me at school and leave a message telling how and when you can best be reached, or simply send an
email.
Please keep the website address below and save as a favorite on your home or childs computer.
Please review all of this information with your child and sign your name on the reverse side. Thank you!

Meg Herrera
margaret.herrera@eu.dodea.edu

http://herrerasmath.weebly.com/
Course Description:
The standards for this pre-calculus course involve students in the study of operations with functions and equations,
trigonometric functions, and discrete mathematics. Students will be encouraged to talk about mathematics, to use
the language and symbols of mathematics to communicate, and to discuss problems and solutions. The DoDEA 9-12
Mathematics Standards may be found at:
http://www.dodea.edu/Curriculum/Mathematics/upload/stn_math_grd_9_12.pdf
DoDEA Mathematics Standards 2abcd will be used in most lessons in this course. Additional standards are noted
below for each chapter.

Additional
DoDEA Standards

First Semester Tentative Schedule:

Unit One: Functions and Equations
Weeks 1 5

Weeks 6 9
October
Weeks 10 14

Chapter Two: Graphs

Chapter Ten: Systems of Equations
Chapter Three: Functions
Chapter Four: Polynomial and Rational Functions
PSAT Exam
Chapter Five: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Unit Two: Trigonometry

Weeks 15 20
December 13 January 2

Chapter Six Trigonometric Functions

WINTER BREAK

Week 21

SEMESTER EXAMS

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2op

Second Semester Tentative Schedule:

Weeks 1 5
Weeks 6 8
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Chapter Seven: Analytic Trigonometry

Chapter Eleven: Sequences and Series

Unit Three: Probability and Statistics

Weeks 9 12
April 10-14
Weeks 13 18
Week 19

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Chapter P: Elementary Probability Theory

SPRING BREAK
Chapter S: Statistics and Data Analysis
SEMESTER EXAMS

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5abcd

Behavioral Expectations:
Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing;
and dream while others are wishing.
-William Arthur Ward
These five values will guide student and teacher behavior in the classroom:
HONESTY

INTEGRITY

COURTESY

COMPASSION

COURAGE

Student Evaluation:
Periodic student evaluation is essential for student/teacher feedback and progress. The following measurements will
be used, subject to modification at the instructors discretion:
QUARTER GRADES:

SEMESTER GRADES:

A.

A.

Quarter One Average:

40%

B.

Quarter Two Average:

40%

C.

Semester Final Exam:

20%

B.

C.

Homework:
20%
Homework is assigned and checked daily, graded
on completeness. I give credit only to students
who complete their work on time or have official
absences.
Quizzes and Special Assignments:
30%
Quizzes are given every week. Students will also
complete a variety of other assignments.

If you are absent from class, come see me the

day you return to school to get make-up
work. Do not wait until the next class period
-- you may not receive credit.

Chapter Tests:
50%
Chapter tests focus on one chapter, but will
include concepts from previous chapters

All tests will be IB-style tests, which include a non-calculator and a calculator section. Because of this increased
difficulty, test grades will be earned according to this modified IB scale:
90% or above
80% 89.99%
70% 79.99%

IB 7
IB 6
IB 5

A/95
A/90
B/85

60% 69.99%
40% 59.99%

I have reviewed this syllabus with my child.

Parent:

IB 4
IB 3

C/75
D/65

25% 39.99%
Below 25%

IB 2
IB 1

We agree to the expectations of this course.

Student:

F/50
F/40