Statistics and Trigonometry Syllabus

Teacher Information:     Mr. Hendricks                                Room #:  252                                  Phone: (262) 626-8427 ext. 4252

                                                                                                   Email: mhendric@ksd.k12.wi.us

                                                                                                   Website:  www.kewaskumschools.org/faculty/mhendric/index.cfm
 

Content Topics and Essential Learnings
 

Exploring Data

• Using a variety of graphical techniques to display a distribution. (bar graphs, pie charts, stemplots, histograms, and boxplots.
• Interpret graphical displays in terms of the shape, center, and spread of a distribution, as well as gaps and outliers.
• Use a variety of numerical techniques to describe a distribution.  These should include mean, median, quartiles, five-number summary, interquartile range, standard deviation, range, and variance.
• Interpret numerical measures in the context of the situation in which they occur.
• Learn to identity outliers in a data set.

Normal Distributions

• Be able to compute measures of relative standing for individual values in a distribution.  This includes standardized values and percentiles.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Normal Distribution and the 68-95-99.7 Rule
• Use tables and technology to find the proportion of values on an interval of the Normal Distribution and a value with a given proportion of observations above or below it.

Examining Relationships

• Construct and interpret a scatterplot for a set of bivariate data.
• Compute and interpret the correlation r between to variables.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic properties of the correlation r.
• Explain the meaning of a least squares regression line.
• Given a bivariate set of data, construct and interpret a regression line.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how one measures the quality of a regression line as a model for bivariate data.

Basic Trigonometry/ Unit Circle

• Calculate trig ratios and use them to calculate sides and angles of right triangles.
• Use the law of cosines and sines to find missing angle and sides of triangles
• Draw the unit circle
• Use Special Triangles to find trig values
• Find exact trig values

Graphing Trig Functions

• Graphing the six trig functions
• Graphing sinusoids
• Solve trig equations
• Using graphs with real world problems

Trigonometric Identities (if time)

• Use Pythagorean Identities to simplify and prove expressions
• Use Supplement Identities to simplify and prove expressions
• Use Complement Identities to simplify and prove expressions

Course Materials

Student Supplies

Pencils & Erasers

Spiral Bound Notebook

A graphing calculator (i.e. TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84, or TI-84 Plus)

Folder

Binder

District polices

Assignments, Tests, Quizzes, and Portfolios

Assignments will be given at the end of each class session. These assignments are expected to be completed by the next class session.  Any assignment that reviews previously learned material will be graded. Any topics covered by the homework can be on the unit exam.  

·Do homework neatly, on loose-leaf paper, using a pencil. 

·Show your work!   This means all equations and every step!

·Extra help is available; all you have to do is ask.

Tests will be given at the end of each unit of study.  Use a pencil to complete.  You need to have completed 85% of your homework to take the unit test.  Cheating will not be tolerated and result in you having to retake the exam before or after school. A call home will also be issued and an extra review assignment will have to be completed before the exam can be retaken.  If you are talking or distracting others while they are taking a test or quiz, you will be considered cheating.

A mid-semester final exam (Statistics) and semester final exam (Trigonometry) will be given. Use pencil to complete.

A Portfolio that includes your journal entries will be compiled throughout the school year.  This is a reflection of what you have achieved throughout the semester. It will also include descriptions of the skills achieved throughout the semester. This will be graded twice during the semester.  

Course Evaluation

Grading Scale

A             100 -95                 A-            94 – 93           B+           92 - 91

B             90 - 87                 B-            86 – 85           C+           84 - 83

C             82 - 79                 C-            78 - 77           D+           76 - 75

D             74 - 72                 D-            71 - 70           F              69 - 0

 
Grading Breakdown
Projects, Review Assignments, & Portfolio        20%
Chapter Tests                                          65%

Exams                                                         15%

 Behavior Marks

Each student will be evaluated on his or her behavior throughout the semester. You will be evaluated on effort, participation, respect, and responsibility. Each behavior will be evaluated on the following 0-4 scale.

4= consistently

3= frequently

2= sometimes

1= rarely

0= never

Classroom Rules

Always respect others. This includes their belongings, their bodies, and what they have to say (includes gossip, cursing/swearing, teasing, etc.)
 

Follow directions the first time they are given. This keeps the class from wasting time, which gives you more time to work on your homework and get answers to your questions.
 

Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak or leave your seat. The only reason that you should leave your seat without permission is in an emergency.
 

Be in your seat and working when the bell rings. The bell does not start or end class, you do. If class starts late, expect it to end late. If you are tardy to class (not in your seat when the bell rings), the following apply:
1^st tardy – warning               2^nd tardy – warning        3^rd tardy– detention
Each tardy thereafter – detention and a call home
 

Be prepared for class. This means they are to bring all required course materials to class each day.  No hall passes will be given during the class period, you will have to use the 8 minutes before or after class.

If you choose to break a rule:

1^st time:   verbal warning

2^nd time:  1 minute after class with me

3^rd time:  20 minutes before or after school with me* and the completing of an Action Plan.

4^th time   Removal from the classroom, an individual conference with me, and a call home.

Severe Clause: You will immediately be sent down to the office.

*Failure to serve detentions with me within 5 days will result in having to serve them with the office, which doubles the time (40 minutes).

Technology

Your graphing calculator is a tool for using in the classroom and on your homework, not a toy. No games should be on it. If you are caught playing games on your calculator during class, I shall confiscate the calculator and remove the game program(s). Additionally, your parents shall be notified since this will be viewed as inappropriate behavior, insubordination, and classroom misconduct.  I realize a calculator is expensive, however it should be viewed as an investment since you will be able to use it for the years you are at Kewaskum High School and during your college career. Please be sure to put your name on it so it is easily identified as yours.