Advance Placement Algebra

Fall 2009

Instructor: Cali Jean Rethwisch

Phone & Email: 850-516-4842 CaliJean92@yahoo.com

Website: www.mathmaniacs.weebly.com

Required Materials: Textbook: Modeling Functions and Graphs, 4th Edition, by Yoshiwara

Handouts: Uploaded on website

Calculator: Graphing calculator (TI­83 or TI­83+, TI­84 or TI­84+ 
recommended).  The instructor will be using a TI­84+ for 
                                                             classroom demonstrations.  Calculators that do symbolic 
                                                             manipulations like TI­98, TI­92, TI­Nspire­CAS, and 
Voyage 
                                                             200, etc. will not be allowed.

Other: Ruler and graph paper for homework problems and tests.

Course Description:
This course will completely integrate graphing technology towards topics presented along with the concepts
and interpretation. Topics include linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial and rational
functions including their graphs. Systems of equations, variation, linear regression and inverse functions
will also be covered. The topics presented will be solved using symbolic, graphical and numerical
approaches. Applications emphasizing connections with other disciplines and the real world will be included.
A minimum grade of “C” is required to use this to satisfy the general education requirements.

Core Competencies
There are 4 core competencies that are integrated throughout the curriculum, these competencies are
essential for students to achieve life long success. THINK: The ability to think critically, in relation to
problem solving, is high among employer expectations. COMMUNICATE: The ability to communicate in
written and verbal form is essential in the workforce. ACT: To act we apply disciplinary knowledge, skills
and values to educational and career goals. We want to implement effective problem solving, decision
making and goal setting strategies. VALUE: We want to employ values and standards of judgment from
different disciplines and see how they positively affect each other.

Attendance
To be successful in any math course you must attend class regularly and complete all assignments on time.
If you are unable to attend class for any reason it is YOUR responsibility to find out what you have missed.
Each 2 tardies will be counted as 1 absence. A tardy is considered arriving 5 minutes after start of the
class. If your absences or tardies are excessive you will be notified through email and you may be
withdrawn from the course.

Tardiness
Being late to class or leaving early is a disruption to the class and is discourteous to the instructor and the
other students. All students are expected to be on time to class and to stay for the entire period. If you need
to leave early notify me before the start of class and bring documentation in with the date to the next class
meeting. Leaving early without prior notification to me will be considered an absence.

Cell Phones
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Cell phones are to be off or on silent mode while in class and during test time. Please be polite and also do
not be using or handling your phone during class.

Disorderly Conduct
Disorderly conduct will not be tolerated. This includes but is not limited to leaving class early, cell phone
use during class, excessive talking and or disruption. You may be notified once; if behavior persists then you
will be withdrawn. Make every attempt to use the restroom before coming to class. Leaving during
class is a disruption to me and your classmates. Leaving class early without notifying me will result in
5 points being deducted from a test score. Being late for class more than 3 times will also result in a 5
point deduction from a test.

Academic Honesty
All students are expected to be in complete compliance with the policies on academic honesty. In no instance
will cheating of any type be tolerated in this course. Students who plagiarize or cheat in any way will risk
dismissal from class and/or expulsion from the school. The instructor reserves the right to determine the
appropriate penalties within the aforementioned policies.

Academic Support
In addition to the instructor’s guidance and assistance, there is the following academic support:

1. Tutors can be assigned to students through the Tutoring Center.

2. Math CDs, video tapes and tutorial software are available at the Academic Office.

Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office
for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the instructor, preferably during the
first week of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on
appropriate documentation of disabilities. The goal at the OSD is to open doors, remove barriers and assist
you in any way they can. The key to success is matching your needs to the services provided. Please discuss
your individual needs with me.

Tests
You will have 5 tests throughout the semester. There are no makeup tests under any circumstances . If
needed, a test can be taken prior to the scheduled day. If a test is missed then it will be replaced by the final
exam. When a test is taken it will count towards your grade. You cannot take a test and then decide to have
the final replace it. If 2 tests are missed then a “zero” will counted as one test score. Calculator use or
phone use during the non-calculator part of test taking will be considered cheating. This will result in
a zero on the test, the final exam will not replace this test. The first part of every test will always be
non-calculator.

Final Exam
The final exam will be comprehensive. If you do not withdraw and do not take the final, then an
F will be assigned regardless of your average in the class.

Grading Policy: A: 90% - 100%,

B: 80% - 89%
C: 70% - 79%
D: 60% - 69%
F: below 60%

Disclaimer: Changes in the evaluation procedure may be made at the discretion of the instructor.

Important Classes do not meet: Jan. 19th, Feb. 20th, March 9 – 15 (Spring Break)
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Dates: Final Examination day and time: Day and time will be announced. Please note
the final exam is mandatory, if a student (who hasn’t withdrawn) does not show up
for the final exam than a F is given as the final grade regardless of class average.

Worksheets from the “Workbook” and

due dates. Work must be show to receive
Week Section(s) covered
credit. Use scratch paper if needed.
Must be stapled prior to handing in.

Worksheets are due starting the 3rd week.

Introduction:
Do not wait until the last minute to
1.1 complete the worksheets, or you will risk
Week 1 missing the deadlines.
1.2
1.3
1.4

Week 2 1.5
8.1

8.1 Pages 4 – 7
Week 3 Pages 9 – 11, 15
8.4
8.4

Test Ch. 1, 8.1 and 8.4 Pages 23, 31 and 32

Week 4
6.1

6.2       

6.3 Pages 75, 76

Week 5
6.4
6.5

Pages 84, 85 and 87

Test Ch. 6
Week 6
2.1
2.2

2.3 Page 44
Week 7 2.5
2.6
3.1

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 Week Section(s) covered Worksheets

3.1 Pages 50, 52, and 68

Week 8 Test Ch. 2 and 3

4.1 Pages 96, 97

Week 9 4.2
4.3

4.4
Week 10

Test Ch. 4 Pages 107 - 109

Week 11 5.1
5.2

5.2
Week 12 Pages 69 – 71, 99, and 100
5.3

Test Ch. 5 Page 105

Week 13
7.1
7.2

7.4 Pages 113, 118

Week 14
Review for Final

Final Exam During finals week you only show

up on the day of your final exam

Course Progress Sheet

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Any college student should be able to calculate their own grade, do not rely on me to
average your grade throughout the semester. Your grade will consist of the following,
please keep track of all your scores and know how to compute your average at any time
during the progress of the course. Your average can be found by taking your total
points and dividing by the total possible points at that time.

Tests

Chapter 1 & 8.1, 8.4 (100 pts.) __________ Chapter 6 (100 pts.) _________

Chapter 2 & 3.1 (100 pts.) __________ Chapter 4 (100 pts.) __________

Chapter 5 (100 pts.) __________

Worksheets
Chapter 1 & 8.1, 8.4 (77pts.) __________ Chapter 6 (37 pts.) _________

Chapter 2 & 3.1 (28 pts.) __________ Chapter 4 (52 pts.) __________

Chapter 5 & 7.1, 7.2, 7.4 (90 pts.) __________

(284 possible points) the average will be computed then multiplied by 200,
hence worksheets will count as 2 test scores, or that is 200 points total

Final Exam (Final exam) (150 pts.) _________

1105 Homework Yoshiwara

Chapter 1
Sec. 1.1 1, 3, 14 – 17 all, 25a-d, 29a-c, 33, 45, 46, 49

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Sec. 1.2 15, 17, 19, 27, 31a-b, 35a-b, 37a-c, 41a-d, 43a-d

Sec. 1.3 1a-f, 2a-f, 5a-d, 9, 13, 17a-c19a-c, 21a-c, 29a-b, 33a, 37

Sec. 1.4 5-7 all, 9, 11, 13, 21a-d, 23, 33, 35

Sec. 1.5 1, 2, 11, 13, 23, 33, 35,53a-d

Chapter 8
Sec. 8.1 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 17, 18, 25a-b, 27b-c

Sec. 8.4 1, 3, 9, 10, 15, 21, 23, 28

Chapter 6
Sec. 6.1 1a-e, 3, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 2329, 33

Sec. 6.2 27, 31, 39a-c

Sec. 6.3 1a-d, 3a-d, 15a, 15c, 17, 21, 29, 30, 43a-c, 44c

Sec. 6.4 5, 7, 17a-c, 21a-b, 22a-b, 49 use the window [ - 10, 2000] by [ - 10, 22000],
51use the window [ - 10, 500] by [ - 10, 270000]

Sec. 6.5 5a-b, 7a-b, 19, 21, 31, 35, 51, 53, 55

Chapter 2
Sec. 2.1 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 31, 33, 35, 36, 51, 52, 55a-b

Sec. 2.2 1a-b, 5, 19a-c, 23a-c, 25, 26, 27a, 27c, 28a, 28c, 41, 43

Sec. 2.3 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 33, 51a, 53a, 65, 68, 69

Sec. 2.5 13, 18, 21, 23, 2

Sec. 2.6 1, 5, 26a-b, 29a-b

Chapter 3

Sec. 3.1 13a-c, 15a-c, 17a-c, 19a-c, 21, 23, 25

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Chapter 4
Sec. 4.1 5a-b, 7a-b, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 33, 37, 41a-c, 45, 49, 55, 57, 63a-b, 65a

Sec. 4.2 1a-d, 3a-b, 5a-b, 7a-d, 27, 31, 33, 35, 36

Sec. 4.3 1 – 7 odd, 11, 15, 17, 23a, 31a-d, 35-41 odd, 45, 49a, 49c

Sec. 4.4 7 – 11 odd, 15, 17, 21, 25, 27, (31 answer wrong in back of the textbook but
correct in the student solutions book), 35, 39a-b, 41a-b, 49, 53

Sec. 4.5 9, 25a and b, 27 – 31 odd (if time permits)

Chapter 5
Sec. 5.1 1a-c, 23, 27, 28, 43a

Sec. 5.2 1, 3, 19a-c, 20a-c, 25a-d, 29a-c, 31, 3, 37-53 odd

Sec. 5.3 1, 3, 5a-d, 7, 9, 11a,b,d, 13b,c, 23-29 odd, 47a-d, 48a-c, 49a-c

Chapter 7
Sec. 7.1 1, 3, 17a-b, 35, 37, 41

Sec. 7.2 1, 3, 11, 13, 21a-b, 23a-b, 39a, 41a, 43a, 44a, 45a, 47, 51

Sec. 7.4 13 – 23 odd