Contact Information:
Department:
Math
Email Address:
HuppertM@District112.org
Work Phone\Voicemail:
952.556.1576
Daily Schedule:
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Quarter 1 |
Quarter 2 |
Quarter 3 |
Quarter 4 |
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Block 1 |
Honors Algebra2 (P210) |
Honors Algebra2 (P210) |
Pre-Calculus (P210) |
Pre-Calculus (P210) |
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Block 2 |
Honors Algebra2(P210) |
Honors Algebra2 (P210) |
(P219) |
(P219) |
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Block 3 |
(P219) |
(P219) |
Team Geometry (B255) |
Team Geometry (B255) |
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Block 4 |
Geometry (P210) |
Geometry (P210) |
Pre-Calculus (P210) |
Pre-Calculus (P210) |
4-23-08
PARENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!!!!!!
Dear Parents,
As it is nearing the middle of fourth quarter, it is almost time for parent teacher conferences. The conferences are set for Thursday May 1st and Tuesday May 6th from 4:30-7:00p.m. Unfortunately I will not be able to make these conference times due to coaching obligations. My team will be competing on both of these days. I am contacting you in order to provide alternate times should you want to meet with me to discuss your son or daughters progress in my class. If you would like to contact me you may do so at the following two locations:
1) Email: huppertm@district112.org
2) Phone: (952)-556-1576
If you would like to meet in person, you may call or email and we can set up a time and a place to meet.
Sincerely,
Melissa Huppert (Mathematics Teacher-CHS)
Classroom Policies:
Classroom Rules / Expectations:
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Be on time and prepared for class (i.e. make sure you have your binder, pencil, book, calculator with you everyday when you come to class.
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Be responsible! If you are gone or know you are going to miss class in the near future, make sure you get the make-up work right away when you return or before you miss if you know that you are going to miss class in advance.
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Ask questions and take good notes. Taking good notes allows you to go back and refresh your memory at home when you are studying for a quiz, test, or completing an assignment. You remember more if you not only hear it , but write down as well!
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Set goals for yourself. It is amazing what you can accomplish if you have a goal and you put in 100% effort towards achieving that goal.
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Be respectful to peers and teachers alike. Treat others how you would like to be treated. Disrespect of students or teachers is not tolerated!
Attendance / Absences / Tardiness:
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Attendance- I follow school policy on attendance. You are allowed 6 absences in a quarter. Beyond 6 absences you will have to appeal for credit in my class. See the student handbook for further clarification.
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Absences (make-up work)-I follow school policy on make-up work. Students get one day for every day the were absent to complete make-up work. For instance, if you are gone on Monday and come-back on a Tuesday, Monday's work is due on Wednesday. If you have an extended absence (3 days or more) please talk to me and we can work out an alternate time line for make-up work to be completed and turned in.
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Tardiness- You are allowed 3 tardies in a quarter. Each tardy after 3 will require you to serve a lunch detention. You will be provided lunch in the detention room (Blue House FACs room).
Make-up Work / Late Work:
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See Above about Make-up Work. Late work is not accepted.
Course Description:
2 Quarter Blocks 1.00 Credit
Prerequisite: Honors Geometry or Geometry with teacher recommendation
This course focuses on quadratics, polynomials, logarithms, and exponentials. It is
designed for the student who may be considering careers in mathematics or the sciences. This course will maintain a rigorous pace. A grade of a B- or higher or teacher permission is required to continue on to Honors Algebra 3 with Trigonometry.
Course Content / Objectives:
Chapter 1: Tools of Algebra
Topics: Properties of Real Numbers, Algebraic Expressions, Solving Equations, Solving Inequalities, Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities, and Probability.
Chapter 2: Functions, Equations, and Graphs
Topics: Relations, Functions, Linear Equations, Direct Variation, Using Linear Models, Absolute Value Functions and Graphs, and Vertical/Horizontal Translations.
Chapter 3: Linear Systems
Topics: Graphing Systems of Equations, Solving Systems Algebraically, and Systems of Inequalities
Chapter 5: Quadratic Equations and Functions
Topics: Modeling Data with Quadratic Functions, Properties of Parabolas, Translating Parabolas, Factoring Quadratic Expressions, Quadratic Equations, Complex Numbers, Completing the Square, and Quadratic Formula.
Chapter 6: Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
Topics: Polynomial Functions, Polynomials and Linear Factors, Solving Polynomial Equations, and Permutations and Combinations.
Chapter 7: Radical Functions and Radical Exponents
Topics: Roots and Radical Expressions, Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions, Binomial Radical Expressions, Rational Exponents, and Solving Radical Equations.
Chapter 8: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Topics: Exploring Exponential Models, Properties of Exponential Functions, Logarithmic Functions as Inverses, Properties of Logarithms, Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, and Natural Logarithms.
Chapter 9: Rational Functions
Topics: Rational Functions and their graphs, Rational Expressions, Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions, Solving Rational Equations, and Probability of Multiple Events.
Chapter 11: Sequences and Series
Topics: Mathematical Patterns, Arithmetic Sequences, Geometric Sequences, Arithmetic Series, and Geometric Series.
Chapter 12: Probability and Statistics
Topics: Probability Distributions, Conditional Probability, Analyzing Data, Standard Deviation, Working with Samples, and Binomial Distributions.
Chapter 14: Trigonometric Identities and Equations
Topics: Right Triangles and Trigonometric Ratios, Area and Law of Sines
Textbook & Other Materials:
Prentice Hall Mathematics: Algebra II
Assessments & Grading:
Course Outline/Calendar:
Fall 2007 Tentative Schedule.pdf
Power Points
Helpful Links/Resources/Advice:
The following link will bring you to a place for online practice quizzes and tests for our textbook:
The following link will bring you to a place for online quizzes provided by Addison Wesley Longman Publishers. Click on a topic you’d like extra practice on:
Extra Practice on Various Topics
Course Description:
2 Quarter Blocks 1.00 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Essential Algebra 1
This course covers geometric concepts such as the fundamentals of one-dimensional,
two-dimensional, and three-dimensional shapes, deductive and inductive proofs, lines,
angles, triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, pyramids, cones, cylinders, spheres, area,
volume, and similarity.
Course Content / Objectives:
Chapter 1: Exploring Geometry
Topics: Building Blocks of Geometry, Measuring Length, Measuring Angles, Geometry using Sketchpad, and Special Points in Triangles.
Chapter 2: Reasoning in Geometry
Topics: Proofs, Logic, Definitions, Building a System of Geometry Knowledge, and Conjectures leading to Theorems.
Chapter 3: Parallels and Polygons
Topics: Symmetry in Polygons, Properties of Quadrilaterals, Parallel Lines and Transversals, Proving Lines are Parallel, Triangle Sum Theorem, Angles in Polygons, Midsegments of Triangles and Trapezoids, and analyzing Polygons Using Coordinates.
Chapter 4: Triangle Congruence
Topics: Congruent Polygons, Triangle Congruence, Analyzing Triangle Congruence, Using Triangle Congruence, Proving Quadrilateral Properties, Compass and Straightedge Constructions, and Constructing Transformations.
Chapter 5: Perimeter and Area
Topics: Perimeter/Area of Rectangles, Area of Triangles, Area of Parallelograms, Area of Trapezoids, Circumference/Area of Circles, Pythagorean Theorem, Special Triangles and Areas of Regular Polygons, Distance Formula, and Geometric Probability.
Chapter 6: Shapes in Space
Topics: Solid Shapes-Isometric Drawings and Orthographic Projections
Chapter 7: Surface Area and Volume
Topics: Surface Area and Volume of: Prisms, Pyramids, Cylinders, Cones, and Spheres.
Chapter 8: Similar Shapes
Topics: Dilations and Scale Factors, Similarity in Polygons, Triangle Similarity, Side-Splitting Theorem, Area and Volume Ratios.
Chapter 9: Circles
Topics: Chords and Arcs, Tangents to Circles, Inscribed Angles and Arcs, and Angles Formed by Secants and Tangents.
Chapter 10: Trigonometry
Topics: Tangent Ratios, Sine Ratios, Cosine Ratios, Extending Trigonometric Ratios, Law of Sines, and Law of Cosines.
Chapter 12: A Closer Look at Proof and Logic
Topics: Truth and Validity in Logical Arguments, And/Or/Not in Logical Arguments, A Closer look at If-Then Statements, Indirect Proof, and Computer Logic.
Textbook & Other Materials:
Geometry-Holt
Power Points
Online-Version of Text:
Assessments & Grading:
Course Outline/Calendar:
Helpful Links/Resources/Advice:
Course Description:
Precalculus is designed to give students the necessary background to be successful in calculus. Specific topics will include functions and graphs, trigonometry, polar coordinates, conic sections, vectors, sequences and series, limits, and introduction to derivatives.
Course Content / Objectives:
Quarter 1:
Chapter 1: Functions and Mathematical Models
- Explore functions mathematically, algebraically, numerically, graphically, and verbally.
- Dilate, translate, compose, and invert functions.
Chapter 2: Periodic Functions and Right Triangle Problems
- Study periodic functions and right triangle problems.
Chapter 3: Applications of Trigonometric and Circular Functions
- Study general sinusoidal graphs and equations
- Measure angles in radians
- Explore sinusoidal functions as mathematical models
Chapter 4:Trigonometric Function Properties, Identities, and Parametric Functions
- Study Pythagorean, reciprocal, and quotient properties.
- Learn identities and algebraic transformations of expressions.
- Introduce parametric functions.
- Graph inverse trigonometric relations.
Chapter 6: Triangle Trigonometry
- Study the law of sines, law of cosines, with relation to oblique triangles.
- Introduce vector addition.
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Quarter 2
Chapter 7: Properties of Elementary Functions
- Identify functions from graphs, graphical patterns, and numerical patterns.
- Define properties and equations for logarithmic and logistic functions.
Chapter 10: Three-Dimensional Vectors
- Explore vectors in space.
- Learn scalar product and projection of vectors.
- Explore planes in space.
- Learn vector product, direction vectors, and direction cosines.
- Practice vector equations of lines in space.
Chapter 12: Analytic Geometry of Conic Sections and Quadric Surfaces
- Introduction to conic sections
Chapter 13: Polar Coordinates, Complex Numbers, and Moving Objects
- Introduction to polar coordinates, conics, and other curves.
- Explore complex numbers in polar form.
Chapter 15: Polynomial and Rational Functions, Limits, and Derivatives
- Review polynomial functions.
- Draw graphs and find zeros of polynomial functions.
- Fit polynomial functions to data.
- Explore rational functions.
- Explore discontinuities, limits, and partial fractions.
- Introduce instantaneous rate of change.
Textbook & Other Materials:
Precalculus with Trigonometry by Paul Forester
Assessments & Grading:
Course Outline/Calendar:
Helpful Links/Resources/Advice:
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Precalculus is a challenging class that moves at a rapid pace. Students are encouraged to keep up with their studies and seek out assistance on material that is causing difficulties. Help is available daily at 7:40 and 3:10 in P258. |
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