Bibb County School District
Southwest Magnet High School & Law Academy
1775 Williamson Road
Macon, Georgia 31206
"Achievement, Performance, and Pride at Southwest!"
Course: Accelerated Mathematics III
Teacher: Mr. Rachid Chafyaay
Essentials: Room #1710 , E-mail- rchafyaay.southwest@bibb.k12.ga.us
Format: Students will learn in a classroom that is focused on higher-order thinking skills, problem solving, substantive conversation (orally and written), and real world contexts. The goal of this course is to allow students to work individually and in groups to build on their content knowledge through conversation with each other in order to show their understanding of algebra, geometry, and statistics by completing performance tasks.
Topics: This is a course in precalculus and statistics, designed to prepare students to take AB or BC Advanced Placement Calculus. It includes rational, circular trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; basic trigonometric identities and the laws of sines and cosines; sequences and series; polar and parametric equations; vectors; the central limit theorem and confidence intervals. (Prerequisite: Accelerated Mathematics 2 or Mathematics 3.) Instruction and assessment should include the appropriate use of manipulatives and technology. Topics should be represented in multiple ways, such as concrete/pictorial, verbal/written, numeric/data-based, graphical, and symbolic. Concepts should be introduced and used, where appropriate, in the context of realistic phenomena.
Supplies: It would be helpful for students to have a graphing calculator (TI-84 Plus, TI-89, or TI-Nspire) for this class; however, graphing calculators will be provided for in-class use. Students will need pencils, pens, paper, and graph paper. I also suggest you keep class notes in a notebook.
Notebook: The student will keep an organized notebook containing sections labeled for each unit. The Post-It tabs will be used to separate vocabulary and tasks within a unit. The notebook may be graded and count as a quiz grade.
Extra Help: I am always willing to give students extra help. Students will need to make an appointment so that I can give him/her a pass and make arrangements for the day that he/she is coming in for help.
ü Note: Students are expected to be prepared for each tutoring session by having their notebook and specific problems/questions to address.
Classroom Rules:
All school rules, including dress code, cell phones, I-pods, and tardies will be enforced. These are 5 P’s that will make you a success in my class:
Prompt – be in assigned seat when the bell rings
Prepared – bring notebook, textbook, pencil, and paper to class everyday
Polite – respect yourself and others at all times
Positive – we can accomplish so much more when we have a positive attitude
Participate – answer questions and ask questions when necessary, stay on task
Violations of school rules will be dealt with as outlined in the Code of Conduct handbooks. This includes enforcement of the absence and tardy policies. Within the classroom, consequences of rule-breaking can include: change of seating, loss of privileges, student-teacher discussion, call to parents, grade penalties, detention, referral to administration, and other appropriate consequences as merited by the situation.
Procedures:
1. Sharpen pencils upon entering the classroom and answer essential questions from the screen. Essential questions should be answered within the first ten minutes of class.
2. Every day you must have the necessary supplies with you when you get to class. Please bring your textbook, notebook, pencils, and paper.
3. You will be placed in groups randomly. You will work individually in groups to complete daily assignments. Conversations should be limited to your group about academics only, which means no conversations about personal adventures. You are to work the entire class period in your groups. At the end of each block, we will share information as a class. I will answer any additional questions you may have at that time. There may be problems that are unusually difficult that I have not prepared you for. In this case, you need to write down what you know, what you have tried, and the questions you will ask me that will get you going on the problem. If you have shown this effort, and written this information on your assignment, I will grade it according to your effort and your explanation.
Label the top right hand corner of each assignment:
First and Last Name
Acc Math III and Block # A or B
GPS Standard Addressed
4. Please use the restroom, chat with teachers, and friends before class begins. You are responsible for any information and/or materials you miss while you are out of the room. No passes will be issued in class unless it is an emergency. Exceptions will only be given with a doctor’s note.
5. You may not use any portable music, game, telephone or TV devices in class. You must remain in dress code at all times.
6. Remember that many of life’s problems can be prevented or solved with a little communication. If you are having difficulty in class, please come talk to me. We can usually find a solution.
7. No food or drink
*** Keep this in mind: if you ever feel that you might be falling behind, you probably are! Please get extra help immediately. The longer you wait to get help, the more difficult it will be to get back on track.
Grading: Grades will be given as follows:
A………90-100
B………80-89
C………70-79
F………Below 70
Your grade will be based on the following percentages:
Notebook………........…………....15%
Classwor /Homework Projects…….20%
Tests………..…………………….25%
Quizzes…………………...…….....20%
Performance Assessments ………...20%
EOCT………………………….....15%
Your grade at the end of First Semester will be your Mid-semester grade. Your final grade will be given at the end of Second Semester.
Personal Note:
I will do my best to make this year a pleasurable learning experience. I ask that you apply yourself, be engaged, and ask questions when you need answers. I will gladly give you special assistance if you need it.
Special Note to Parents:
I want your child to succeed. I will do the best I can to make that happen. You can help by ensuring that your child is in class every day with appropriate materials and that your child has completed all homework. I would greatly appreciate having your email address, if you have one. Email is the best way to communicate with me and the easiest for me to use if I need to get in touch with you. My email is at the top of this syllabus, and there is a direct link to my email on the website.
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I acknowledge that I have received and read the syllabus. I understand that the schedule is subject to change, but I am responsible for all information.
Student Signature___________________________________ Date ____________
Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________________________Date____________
Parent/Guardian email: ____________________________________
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*Syllabus subject to change*
