Math 3 is a continuation of first year algebra that reviews basic concepts and progresses to functions, linear equations, quadratics, polynomials, and rational equations with an emphasis on graphs and solving systems. The course covers quadratic equations, complex numbers, and rational equations in the first quarter; lines and systems of equations in the second quarter; matrices and systems of equations in the third quarter; and quadratic functions, graphs of parabolas, and polynomial inequalities in the fourth quarter. The document provides the grading scale and lists the textbook and materials needed for the class.

1. MATH 3 ORIENTATION School Year 2009-2010

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5. But what is MATH 3???

6. Math 3 is a continuation of first year algebra and starts with a review of the basic algebraic concepts and operations . Then it progresses to a functional approach on linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational equations with emphasis on graphs and solution to systems . Finally it concludes with a discussion on inequalities .

7. FIRST QUARTER! * Quadratic Equations * Complex Numbers * Rational Equations * Functions

8. Remember factoring? 2x 2 -x-10 -> (x+2)(2x-5) In Quadratic Equations, we add an “=0” and solve for x! 2x 2 -x-10 = 0

9. SECOND QUARTER! * Lines * Lines and * More Lines!

10. THIRD QUARTER! * Systems of Equations * Matrices

11. A Matrix is an array of numbers!

12. FOURTH QUARTER! * Quadratic Functions * Graphs of Parabolas * Polynomial Inequalities

13. Breakdown Of Grading Components

15. RATING EQUIVALENT DESCRIPTION 96 - 100 1.00 Excellent! 90 - 95 1.25 Very Good! 84 - 89 1.50 78 - 83 1.75 Good! 72 - 77 2.00 66 - 71 2.25 Satisfactory! 60 - 65 2.50 55 - 59 2.75 Unsatisfactory 50 - 54 3.00 40 - 49 4.00 Conditional Failure Below 40 5.00 FAIL! Grading System

17. THINGS TO BRING! * 1 Intermediate pad * short brown envelope * 1x1 picture * school materials * your rockin' self!

18. See you all on Monday!