This document provides an overview of the Algebra 2 class taught by Mr. Eick. It outlines the main topics that will be covered, including functions, polynomials, rational expressions, and trigonometry. It describes the grading breakdown and required materials. It also details the class rules and procedures for entering the room, dismissals, getting attention, absent work, homework, and a weekly problem challenge.

1. Mr. Eick
Room A206
Algebra 2

2. Math
Histor
y
Mr. Eick (say as IKE)

3. Where I live
Map of Suisun City CA, retrieved on Aug 21, 2011 from
website http://maps.google.com
Suisun
City
ACHS

4. My Doggies

5. My Doggies

6. Art Work

10. Halloween Costumes

13. What will we be
doing this year?

14. Main topics
• Functions
• Polynomials: The laws of exponents, and
factoring.
• Rational Expressions
• Complex and imaginary numbers.
• Quadratic Equations and Parabolas
• Logarithms and Exponential Functions
• Conic Sections
• Sequences and Series
• Statistics/Probability
• Basic Trigonometry

15. • 70% Math Content & Critical Thinking (Tests & Quizzes)
• 15% Professionalism (Homework & Projects)
• 5 % Written Communication
• 5% Oral Communication (Group & Individual Presentations)
• 5% Collaboration (Class Discussions & Group Participation)
Grading

16. Textbooks / Resources
1. School-issued TEXTBOOK:
McDougal Littel
Algebra & Trigonometry:
2. Various other resources:
Websites, Worksheets, Videos, Other Math-related books

17. What you will need to bring every day..
A. 3 Subject Spiral Notebook
1. Warm ups & Notes
2. Homework
3. Math Journal
B. Scientific Calculator.
C. Pencils - I do not accept work in INK
Suggested (not required)
– Textbook
-- Graph Paper

18. • Class Rules
• Procedures

19. RULES

20. Following The Rules will result in . .
• Verbal acknowledgement
• A stress-free learning
environment
• A pleasant and orderly
classroom atmosphere

21. Rule # 1
If you are not present after the bell
has rung, you will be marked tardy.
Be in your assigned seat and begin
working on the warm up activity
as soon as class begins.

22. Rule # 2
• Remain in your assigned seat
unless permission is given by the
teacher.

23. • Bring your notebook, pencils,
calculator, and any other required
materials to school each day.
Rule # 3

24. Rule # 4
• Laptops, Cell phones, MP3 players,
and other electronic devices are to be
turned off and put away – except when
permission is given.
• Devices used during class will be
confiscated.

25. Rule # 5
• Respect the school property and
property of others.
• Treat each person in this room
with dignity and respect.
• When someone is speaking
(especially the teacher) we are all
quiet and listening.

26. Rule # 6
Follow all rules, procedures and policies
outlined in the ACHS and Napa Valley Unified
District handbooks.
Includes: Tardiness, hats, profanity, dress
code etc.

27. Special Guideline
Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please
respect the No Whining” Rule this semester.

28. Reminder # 2 - Action Plan Form
Reminder
Warning - Parental contact / conference
Disciplinary Action - Saturday School,
Friday detention, etc..
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29. Action Plan Form
1. What is the problem?
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2. What are the factors causing the problem?
(Please list all of the factors- and be specific)
___________________________________________________________________
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______3. What plan will you use to solve the problem?
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Date: _____________________
Student Signature: __________________________________________________
Teacher Signature: ________________________

30. PROCEDURES

31. Entering the Room
• Please enter quietly.
• Take your seat.
• Take out your notebook.
• Begin the warm up assignment.

32. Algebra 2 Warm up
2.21.13
1. Find the sum of each series:
a.
b.
∑=
+
5
1
13
k
k
∑=
+−
4
1
62
n
n

33. The Lame Joke of the day..
What happens when you get a bladder
infection?
And now it’s time for..
Urine Trouble.

34. When you are tardy . . .
Enter quietly!
Excused: Place excuse on my
desk
Unexcused: Apologize to class
Find your seat and begin working

35. Dismissal
•The teacher dismisses you, not the clock.
Leaving early, or lining up inside or the classroom
before dismissal is unacceptable.
•Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses
you with:
“Ok, I’ll see you tomorrow- Have a nice day.”
•Pick up all of your belongings and put all trash in the
proper place (i.e. not the floor)

36. Getting your Attention
When I want to get your attention, I will:
1. Ring my bell
Or 2. I will raise my hand and say
“Class, may I have your attention please.”
•Please stop whatever you are doing, quiet down, and
face me.
•When everyone is quiet, I will begin speaking.

37. Getting My Attention
When YOU want to get MY attention:
•Raise your hand
•Please wait for me to call on you, unless it is an
emergency.

38. When you are absent
•Check the Agenda in Echo for the days you were
absent.
•Any missed assignments will be listed there.
•Any make up quizzes, tests, or re-teaching
needs to be done during access period.
•See me when you return to check if there
were any handouts given in class.

39. Homework
• Homework will be assigned most nights.
• The assignment will be posted on the
agenda in ECHO for that day.
• The following day we will review major
problems.

40. “Other” Procedures
These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis.
• Taking notes
• Turning in papers
• Assemblies
• Progress Reports
• Working Cooperatively/Group work
• Fire Drills/ Emergency
• Substitute Teacher

41. “This will be an amazing
year!”
– Mr. Eick
“I truly believe in your potential and I know
that you have the ability to succeed!”

42. Problem of the week
1. The problems will (usually) be posted on Fridays, and will (usually)
be due on the Monday 10 days later.
2. Each week one “winner” will be chosen from among the
submitted student solutions.
3. Points will be assigned to every submitted student solution, and at
the end of the quarter there will be a lottery in which 3 students
will receive prizes , and where a student’s chances of winning is
proportional to the number of points accumulated by the student.
4. Students submitting solutions must obtain their solutions through
their own work.
5. “Problem of the Week Party” at end of semester.