S+Barnes+Mckell

Insert Course Name **Syllabus**

Office: Rm 213 Office Phone: 555-1234 Office Hours:** **MWF 1:00-2:30 Tues/Thurs 9-11**
 * Teacher: Ms. McKell Barnes
 * E-mail:** **mckell.j.barnes@maine.edu**


 * =Summary of Unit= ||
 * This unit will give students an opportunity to explore conic sections. We will be focusing on the four main conic sections: parabola, circle, ellipse and hyperbola. We will also be focusing on the quadratic formula and how it helps you find values of x. Students will understand the meaning of the quadratic formula and how conic sections relate to real life. Students will be given various projects throughout the class that will help them master skills in graphing conic sections as well as solving formulas of conic sections. Included in this class are quizzes, tests and an abundance of participation. The final project will include the quadratic formula as well as the conic sections. ||

Equations and Inequalities Grades 9-Diploma 2 students solve families of equations and inequalities** //b. solve quadratic equations graphically by factoring in cases where factoring is efficient, and by applying the quadratic formula.// ||
 * **Establish Goals:** **(G)** ||
 * **Maine Learning Results: Mathematics- D. Algebra

//What understandings are desired?//
• conic sections consist of circles, ellipses, parabolas and hyperbolas. • graphing equations are essential in finding zero's and y-intercepts. ||
 * //Students will understand that:// **(U)** ||
 * • the quadratic formula helps you find the value of x.

//What essential questions will be considered?//
• How can you identify the equation of each conic section? • How can graphs help you find zero's and y-intercepts? ||
 * **Essential Questions:** **(Q)** ||
 * • How does the quadratic formula help you find x?

//What key knowledge and skills will students acquire as a result of this unit?//
• Relationships: between circles, ellipses, parabolas and hyperbolas. • Define: the zero's and y-intercepts of particular equations. || • demonstrate the use of the quadratic formula. • evaluate the graph of an equation and give the zero's and y-intercept. • b. solve quadratic equations graphically by factoring in cases where factoring is efficient and by applying the quadratic formula. • compare the graph of an ellipse as well as the graph of a parabola, hyperbola and circle. • be aware of the difference between the equations of an ellipse, a parabola, a circle and hyperbola. • recognize the importance of graphing functions. ||
 * //Students will know:// **(K)** || //Students will be able to:// **(S)** ||
 * • Formulas: the use of the quadratic formula.
 * You and two other people have been chosen as a team of marketers representing Texas Instrument. Your team is to create an advertisement for Texas Instrument advertising the new graphing calculator called the TI-413 the company is producing. You and your team will be competing against other teams for the most creative/persuading advertisement which will be judged by the board of directors for Texas Instrument. Your team will need to use this graphing calculator in an advertisement by graphing conic sections that you have found through a specific sport. Through this sport you will find different symbols that represent conic sections, you will then formulate equations and graph them. This is a competition so get out there and be creative! Good luck! ||


 * =Expectations= ||
 * Students are expected to participate in each class with questions they may have or any other positive contributions. Students are to show up to class on time with prepared homework assignments. Respect is required for yourself as well as the other people in class. Students are expected to work well as a group because cooperation with other people is an important factor in my class.

Students should complete work diligently and neatly. I will not accept messy work. All assignments are to be handed in on time, there are accommodations if necessary. Students will abide by the Academic Code of Integrity. Any break of that code will be taken seriously. And lastly, students are expected to communicate with me throughout the course on areas they are having trouble with or any other issue. ||


 * =Benchmarks= ||
 * This class is based on a 300 point scale system.

Participation (100) Students must participate in every class with questions or comments regarding the material covered in class. Students are also required to come to class prepared with the previous assigned work. We will go over the homework in class as part of our class discussion in the beginning of class. Students should ask any questions regarding the homework that they may have.

Blog Site (50) Students will be using a blog throughout the course. This blog will contain various entries of different assignments given in class. Students will have opportunities in class to work on the blog. Students are also expected to comment on other students blogs. I will also be providing feedback on the blogs as well which will pertain to a specific assignment. These blogs will be graded mostly on effort ie. whether the student has completed the assignment diligently.

Wiki site (50) Similar to the blog site, students will use this wiki they have created in class to have different discussions on different topics presented in class. They will be allowed to discuss other wiki sites other students have created. Their entries must pertain to an assignment given by me. This will also be graded mostly on effort. Students must put time and good thoughts into these wiki sites, as they are for everyone to see.

Final Product (100) Students will be assigned to make an advertisement using imovie. This advertisement will be representing Texas Instrument and you will be advertising for the new calculator Texas Instrument is producing. You will find real life representations of each conic section: parabola, circle, ellipse and hyperbola, that are represented in a specific sport. You will then graph these representations on the calculator to promote the new TI-413 Texas Instrument is producing. ||


 * =Grading Scale= ||
 * A (93 -100), A- (90 - 92), B+ (87 - 89), B (83 - 86), B- (80 - 82), C+(77 - 79), C (73-76), C- (70 - 72), D+(67 - 69), D (63 - 66), D- (60 - 62), F (0 - 59). ||