College Algebra

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College Algebra

• 2008-2009
• Course Number 466
• Mr. Godtland
• Room 145
• Math Office 146

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Course Description

• Topics Include
• Equations and Inequalities
• Polynomials
• Functions
• Logrithms
• Systems
• Conic Section
• Sequences and Series / Probability

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Course Text

• College Algebra - 4th Edition
• Publisher Thomson, Brooks/Cole
• Text Replacement Cost 77.00
• CD Replacement Cost 20.00
• Students will be expected to pay 100 of the
  cost if either the book or the CD is lost or
  unusable

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Materials

• Pencils - ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED IN
  PENCIL. It is your responsibility to be prepared
  with a pencil. I will not supply you with one.
• Books - You are required to bring your book to
  class every day unless told otherwise
• Calculators We suggest the Texas Instruments
  (TI-Nspire or TI-84 Silver Edition or
  alternatively the TI-83) graphing calculators.
  Although the district does not require you to
  purchase a graphing calculator (we have classroom
  sets for use in school) - the vast majority of
  students do eventually purchase their own for
  both home and school.

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Class Expectations

• Attendance is a critical ingredient for success.
  For planned absences (doctors, dentists,
  excursions, sports, etc.) talk to me BEFORE you
  are absent. This may be done in person, by email,
  or over the phone.
• Be on time, be prepared, and be on task. You are
  tardy if you are not in your seat when the bell
  rings. Pencil sharpening should be done BEFORE
  the tardy bell unless special permission has been
  granted during the classwork time.  Multiple
  tardies will result in detention.

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• Do your homework!
• Common Sense
• Have respect for EVERYONE
• and EVERYTHING in class.
• Take care of personal business and
  social conversations outside
  class.
• There will be no talking at all
  during a test or quiz.
• Put all trash in the trash can or
  recycling bin.
• Food, drinks, gum chewing, radios, electronic
  signaling devices, CD or tape players will not be
  allowed in the classroom. Cell phones must be put
  away and turned off at all times. If your phone
  rings, it will be confiscated and turned into the
  office for parental pickup.
• Coats and hoodies (with zippers) should be stored
  in your locker.

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Grading

• A 90 - 100,B 80 - 89, C 70 - 79,
• D 60 - 69, F 59 and below
• Daily Work (Homework Quizzes) 20
• Tests/Quizzes/Projects 80
• Students will also have a Semester Exam that
  will count 20 of their final grade.

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Class Website

• http//guilford.rps205.com/godtland
• Detailed Class Information
• Lesson Plans (Assignments)
• PowerPoints for all Assignments
• Copies of all Assignments from Textbook and
  Worksheets including all steps for self-checking
• Progress Reports
• Website Links

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Parent Letter

• Day One Parent Letter - PDF
• http//schools.rps205.com/guilford/Godtland/Classe
  s/CollegeAlgebra/DayOne0809.PDF