Aug 23 2019 August 23, 2019 August 23, 2019 NoComment by Kevin Hewitt

Welcome to Algebra 2 (Hewitt)

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Mr. Hewitt                                                    

Room: A203                                                 

Voice Mail: (313) 827-1564                     

Email: hewittk@dearbornschools.org    

CURRICULUM:

This class follows the Common Core for Algebra 2 by addressing the following content:

  • Arithmetic and geometric sequence and series
  • Understanding inverse relations
  • Transforming functions
  • Polynomial functions and equations
  • Exponents and radicals
  • Modeling with inverse and joint variation
  • Rational expressions, functions and equations
  • Square root functions and equations
  • Inequalities
  • Exponential functions
  • Logarithmic functions
  • Probability concepts and the normal distribution
  • Conditional probability and independence
  • Design and data collection in statistical studies
  • Trigonometric functions
  • Modeling Data

To better understand the concepts mentioned above, students will work at mastering learning standards aimed at the following mathematical practices:

  1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
  2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively
  3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
  4. Model with mathematics
  5. Use appropriate tools strategically
  6. Attend to precision
  7. Look for and make use of structure
  8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

SUPPLY LIST:

  • Composition Notebook
  • Planner – (Provided)
  • Pencils/Highlighters
  • Dry erase marker
  • Homework Folder or Binder
  • Ti-Nspire Calculator – (Provided in class, Recommended for home. iPad app available.)

Formative Assessment

  • Homework is rarely given but may be assigned on any given day. 
  • Students are expected to complete work while in the classroom.
  • Quizzes may be given weekly w/corrections expected.

RETAKES REQUIREMENTS

  1. All corrections made on homework/quizzes.
  2. No missing assignments.
  3. Attendance at T-Time specifically for the topic.
  4. All work turned in 3 days before the unit test.

GRADES:

Based on mastery of learning target.

For each objective on an assignment or test the student will receive one of the following scores:

4 Advanced:   You clearly understand the material given and could teach or assist someone else. Very minor mistakes made, none are conceptual, only arithmetic.
3 Proficient: You understand the material but are making some minor conceptual mistakes.
2 Partially Proficient: You have the basic grasp of the concept being studied, but there are some major conceptual misunderstandings.
1 Not Proficient: You have little understanding of the concept being taught and need to seek additional help.

EXTRA HELP: 

Mr. Hewitt is available before & after school for extra help.

Before School: M, T, W, TH, F             

After School: W, TH

COMMUNICATION: 

Email is the best way to contact Mr. Hewitt.

You can expect a response within 24 hours.  The expected weekly agenda and other communication can be found at https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/hewittk/

Red Zone: 

The classroom is a RED ZONE.  Cell phones are not to be used in the classroom.  This includes, but is not limited to, the emergency text to/from your parents (they need to call the school, you need to use the classroom phone), the calculator on your phone (you will be assigned a calculator in the classroom), or the music you have stored on it (I want you talking about the math with your group, not listening to music).  Turn OFF your phone when you enter the classroom.  If you have it out while a quiz or a test is occurring (even AFTER you have turned yours in) I will assume you are using it to cheat or to help someone to cheat and penalties will apply.