Pam Nolen

Mathematics

Sophomore Class Moderator

205-940-2400 ext. 430

Advanced Algebra I – 519.01 Course Syllabus Teacher: Pam Nolen                                       Room: 215  Email address: pnolen@jcchs.org Course Description: This course is a college preparatory course that offers a formal in-depth study of algebraic concepts and the real number system.  This course is aligned with the NCTM National Standards for Mathematics as well as the Alabama Course of Study for Algebra I and the Benchmarks for Algebra I for the Diocese of Birmingham of Alabama.  In the course students develop a greater understanding of and appreciation for algebraic properties and operations.  Topics include solutions of equations and inequalities, operations with polynomials and functions, graphing linear equations, and operations with rational and radical expressions. Class Rules: Come to class on time and prepared. Respect the teacher and other classmates. Follow procedures and instructions given by the teacher. Pay attention and participate in class activities. Complete all assignments on time. Follow all rules in the handbook Discipline Procedures:  Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for a high school classroom at all times.  Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.  Students who violate the rules after teacher warnings will receive a petty misconduct.  Grading Procedures: Each assignment or exam will be graded on a point system with exams counting the most points.  Exams will be 100 points with grades on quizzes, homework, and projects varying from 10 to 100. The grading scale is as follows A=100 to 90, B=89 to 80, C=79 to 70, D=69 to 60, and F=Below 60. As with all other courses at John Carroll, semester grades will be computed from the two quarter grades and the semester exam grades. Homework: Homework will be given daily since developing math skills requires practice.  The teacher will write assignments on the white board or overhead projector near the end of each class period or give weekly assignments on Monday.  Assignments should be done in pencil and placed in the homework section of the notebook. Quizzes: Students could be given a quiz at any time.  These quizzes will assess for understanding of material recently covered in class. Tests: Students will have approximately four tests per quarter as well as a nine weeks test at the end of the first and third quarters.  Tests will be announced at least two days in advance.  Depending upon the nature of the material covered, tests could include information from a whole chapter of the textbook or only several sections of a chapter.  Nine weeks tests will contain any material covered during the previous nine weeks. The teacher will give partial credit where appropriate for partially correct test answers.  Supplies: Pencil (no pens are allowed) All work must be done in pencil. 3 Ringed binder, loose-leaf notebook paper, 4 dividers Graph paper Calculator (TI 30XIIS) Other Information: It is the students’ responsibility to see the teacher about make-up work for an excused absence.  See student handbook for guidelines. Make-up tests will be administered in room 209 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 7-7:45.  I will be available for help sessions by appointment. .

AP CALCULUS/CALCULUS     AP CALCULUS/CALCULUS SYLLABUS Teacher:  Pam Nolen                                      Room: 215 Email:  pnolen@jcchs.org Course Description:  AP Calculus and Calculus are primarily concerned with developing the students’ understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications.  The courses emphasize a multirepresentational approach to calculus, with concepts, results, and problems being expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. The connections among these representations are important.  Both courses are intended to be challenging and demanding. Technology will be used regularly by students to reinforce the relationships among the multiple representations of functions, to confirm written work, to implement experimentation, and to assist in interpreting results.  Through the use of the unifying themes of derivatives, integrals, limits, approximation, and applications and modeling, the course becomes a cohesive whole rather than a collection of unrelated topics.  Topics to be covered include functions, graphs, limits, derivatives and their applications, integrals and their applications, numerical approximations, and graphing. Supplies:  3-ring binder, loose-leaf notebook paper, 4 dividers, pencils, TI 83 calculator,                    Graph paper During the course of the year the students will be trained in taking the AP exam.  Each exam will be in AP format.  Past test questions will be given and the grading system will be explained.  I will be available for extra help by appointment. Homework:  Homework will be given daily.  Because the AP exam is a timed exam, students will be asked to do timed sessions at home to increase proficiency and technique. Class Rules:  Come to class on time and prepared. Respect the teacher and other classmates. Follow procedures and instructions given by the teacher. Pay attention and participate in class activities. Complete all assignments on time. Follow all rules in the handbook. Discipline Procedures:  Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for a high school classroom at all times.  Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.  Students who violate the rules after teacher warnings will receive a petty misconduct. Grading Procedures:  Exams will be graded following AP guidelines.  All exams or assignments will be graded on a point system and grades computed following grading standards in the handbook. Other Information:  It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher about make-up work for an excused absence.  See handbook for guidelines.

Intermediate Algebra 517.01     Intermediate Algebra (517.01) Course Syllabus Teacher:  Mrs. Pam Nolen                              Room: 215 Email address: pnolen@jcchs Course Description: Algebra I is a formal in-depth study of algebraic concepts and the real number system.  In the course students develop a greater understanding of and appreciation for algebraic properties and operations.  Topics include solutions of equations and inequalities, operations with polynomials and functions, graphing linear equations, operations with rational and radical expressions.  Appropriate use of technology allows students opportunities to work to improve concept development.  This course meets the requirements for Algebra I. Class Rules:  Come to class on time and prepared. Respect the teacher and other classmates. Follow procedures and instructions given by the teacher. Pay attention and participate in class activities. Complete all assignments on time. Follow all rules in the handbook. Discipline Procedures: Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for a high school classroom at all times.  Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.  Students who violate the rules after teacher warnings will receive a petty misconduct. Grading Procedures: Each assignment or exam will be graded on a point system with exams counting the most points.  Exams will be 100 points with grades on quizzes, homework, and projects varying from 10 to 100.  The grading scale is A (90 – 100), B (80 – 89), C (70 – 79), D (60 – 69), and F (below 60). Semester grades will be computed from the first and second quarter grades and the semester exam grades. Homework:  Homework will be given daily, since developing math skills requires practice.  The teacher will write assignments on the board or overhead near the end of class or give weekly assignments on Monday.  Assignments should be done in pencil and placed in the homework section of the notebook. Quizzes:  Students could be given a quiz at any time.  These quizzes will assess for understanding of material recently covered in class. Tests:  Students will have approximately four tests per quarter as well as a nine weeks test at the end of the first and third quarters.  Tests will be announced at least two days in advance. Nine-week tests will contain any material covered during the previous nine weeks.  The teacher will give partial credit where appropriate for partially correct test answers. Supplies:  Pencil, 3-ring binder, loose-leaf notebook paper, 4 dividers, graph paper,                    Four function calculator (in January) Other Information:  It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher about make-up work for an excused absence.  Follow policy in handbook for guidelines. Make-up tests will be administered in Room 209 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 7 – 7:45 a.m.  I will be available for help sessions by appointment.

Intermediate Geometry 533.02     Intermediate Geometry (533.02) Course Syllabus Teacher:  Mrs. Pam Nolen                              Room: 215 Email address: pnolen@jcchs Course Description: This course is designed for all students to gain an understanding of geometry.  It focuses on key topics that provide a strong foundation in the essentials of geometry.  Topics covered include the basics of geometry including segments and lines, angles, triangle relationships, quadrilaterals, similarity, polygons, area, trigonometry and circles. Class Rules:  Come to class on time and prepared. Respect the teacher and other classmates. Follow procedures and instructions given by the teacher. Pay attention and participate in class activities. Complete all assignments on time. Follow all rules in the handbook. Discipline Procedures: Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for a high school classroom at all times.  Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.  Students who violate the rules after teacher warnings will receive a petty misconduct. Grading Procedures: Each assignment or exam will be graded on a point system with exams counting the most points.  Exams will be 100 points with grades on quizzes, homework, and projects varying from 10 to 100.  The grading scale is A (90 – 100), B (80 – 89), C (70 – 79), D (60 – 69), and F (below 60). Semester grades will be computed from the first and second quarter grades and the semester exam grades. Homework:  Homework will be given daily because developing math skills requires practice.  The teacher will write assignments on the board or overhead near the end of class or give weekly assignments on Monday.  Assignments should be done in pencil and placed in the homework section of the notebook. Quizzes:  Students could be given a quiz at any time.  These quizzes will assess for understanding of material recently covered in class. Tests:  Students will have approximately four tests per quarter as well as a nine weeks test at the end of the first and third quarters.  Tests will be announced at least two days in advance. Nine-week tests will contain any material covered during the previous nine weeks.  Supplies:  Pencil, 3-ring binder, loose-leaf notebook paper, 4 dividers, graph paper,                    Ti 30 XIIS calculator Other Information:  It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher about make-up work for an excused absence.  Follow policy in handbook for guidelines. Make-up tests will be administered in Room 209 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 7 – 7:45 a.m.  I will be available for help sessions by appointment.