Mr. Lindamer

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Mr. Lindamer

• Course Intro Algebra 2/Trig
• Email Lindamer_at_Lew-Port.com
• 754-8281 ext 2318

Three - ring binder Textbook Several
Folders Pen or pencil Loose leaf paper Graph
paper Graphing calculator Straight edge
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Grading Policy

• Tests (400 500 pts) You will take 3 4 unit
  tests and a CFA (10 week test) each quarter
• Quizzes ( 200pts) You will take 1 quiz each
  week worth 20-50pts
• HW (100 pts) HW will be checked or graded using
  a 4 point system

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Homework

• Homework will be assigned almost every day
• Keep all HW assignments in your unit folder to
  use for studying
• All assignments must have a heading
• HW provides the opportunity to independently
  practice material that will be on tests and
  quizzes
• Be sure to ask questions on the HW and get help
  when you need it. Use your notes and text book to
  help

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HW grading

• HW that is checked in will be recorded using a 4,
  3, 2, 1, 0 system
• 4 complete, neat, all work shown, demonstrates
  understanding
• 3 complete, neat, all work shown, but does not
  demonstrate understanding or nearly complete and
  demonstrates understanding
• 2 at least 50 complete and/or correct
• 1 incomplete or no work shown
• 0 shows very little effort
• HW that is graded will be out of 10 to 20 points
  (graded like tests or quizzes)
• No late HW will be accepted for full credit. HW
  can be made up with me during HW Recovery or in
  HW Hall

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Missed HW, Quizzes, Tests

• No matter of the reason, you still must make up
  the work within 2 days
• THIS INCLUDES making up TESTS Quizzes
• It is your responsibility to find out what you
  missed and get it made up in a timely manner
• Field trips are not an excuseget the work in
  advance or that same day

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Extra Help

• Asking for help does not mean that we are weak
  or incompetent. It usually indicates an advanced
  level of honesty and intelligence
• Wednesday and Thursday AFTER SCHOOL 245 315
• Help is available in AAC and ASAP program

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Classroom Expectations

• No cell phones
• Be on time
• Be prepared
• Treat others as you want to be treated
• Be an active learner
• Dont make food and drinks an issue

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A2/Trig Topics

• Relations and Functions
• Trigonometric graphs
• Exponentional Functions
• Statistics, Sequences and Series
• Probability
• Logarithmic functions
• Complex numbers
• Operations with polynomials
• Absolute value functions

• Rational Expressions
• Quadratic Functions
• Trig Applications
• Trig Equations
• Transformations of Functions
• Trigonometry Functions
• Problem Solving
• Circles
• Radical expressions and equations

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Closing Comments

• Math is not a spectator sport you learn by
  doing
• This means participate in class activities and
  doing your homework
• If you do this everyday, you will be prepared for
  tests and quizzes

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Website

• An electronic version of our textbook can be
  found under the Algebra 2 Trig resources link.
• I will try to post HW on a daily basis.
• Check with a reliable classmate for accurate
  daily assignments