INSTRUCTOR:                       Dave Head  – email  [email protected]
COURSE:                                Mathematics III
PREREQUISITE:                     Completion of Math I and Math II
TEXTBOOK:                          Several
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION:     This course is the third course in a sequence of courses designed to provide you with a rigorous program of study in mathematics.  It includes exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, polynomial functions of higher degree, conic sections, and normal distributions.

COURSE OUTLINE
Unit 1: Modeling with Matrices                 
MM3A4 – Perform basic operations with matrices
MM3A5 – Use matrices to formulate and solve problems
MM3A6 – Solve linear programming problems in two variables
MM3A7 – Understand and apply matrix representations of vertex-edge graphs

Unit 2:            Conics                                               
MM3G1 – Investigate the relationships between lines and circles
MM3G2 – Recognize, analyze, and graph the equations of the conic sections
MM3G3 – Investigate planes and spheres

Unit 3:  Logs and Exponential Functions   
MM3A2 – Explore logarithmic functions as inverses of exponential functions

***End of the first nine Weeks***

Unit 4:  Solving Equations and Inequalities                     
MM3A2 – Explore logarithmic functions as inverses of exponential functions
MM3A3 – Solve a variety of equations and inequalities

Unit 5:  Polynomial Functions                     
MM3A1 – Analyze graphs of polynomial functions of higher degree
MM3G3 – Investigate planes and spheres

Unit 6:  Data Analysis                                 
MM3D1 – Create probability histograms of discrete random variables, using both experimental and theoretical probabilities
MM3D2 – Solve problems involving probabilities by interpreting normal distributions as a probability histogram for a continuous random variable (z-scores are used for a general normal distribution)
MM3D3 – Understand the differences between experimental and observational studies by posing questions and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data

EXTRA HELP:            ENCOURAGED (Make arrangements with teacher.)

MIDTERM GRADE:   20% daily work and 80% major tests or assignments
FINAL GRADE:    20% daily work, 65% major tests or assignments, and 15% FINAL

Tests will be given after every unit.

REQUIRED MATERIALS!
NOTEBOOK: 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper
                        Three sections; class notes, quick reference, and tests/quizzes
                        Pencils; sharpened prior to class or mechanical pencil with lead
Recommended:  Calculator with a square root button and trigonometry
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:  Graphing calculator (TI – 84 is an example)

CLASSROOM RULES:  
1.  ID’s are worn during the school day (including my class time) at all times.
2.   Cell phones/electronic devices are NOT permitted during class periods.
3.   NO hats are permitted to be worn in the school building. 
4.   Be prompt, prepared, productive, polite at all times
5.      Be respectful of yourself and others.
6.      Raise your hand for permission to speak.
7.      Stay in your seat unless you have permission to do otherwise.
8.      Keep hands, feet and other objects to yourself.
9.      Bring all books and materials to class!

When I start, you will already have out the material required to accomplish the goals of the day!