Welcome to Advanced Functions and Modeling!! Please find your name on a desk and start filling out the student info sheet.

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In Advanced Functions and Modeling (AFM), you will solidify and build upon concepts and applications from Algebra II, preparing you for college level math. For this reason, you will be treated like a college student in my class.

 RESPECT yourself, others, and your school at all times  Take responsibility for your learning and your actions  Be physically and mentally prepared for class  Consume food and beverages in the cafeteria only  Comply with all KHS and Wake County policies *You are responsible for your own actions. If you disrespect or infringe on a classmate’s right to learn, you will be asked to leave the classroom.*

 3-ring binder  notebook paper  pencils  graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84 recommended)

 Beginning of Class When the bell rings, you need to be in your seat working on your warm up and have your homework & stamp sheet out.  Calculators Calculators are assigned to groups. Each groups gets 4 calculators, please ONLY TAKE YOUR ASSIGNED CALCULATORS. Get this as soon as you walk in the door. If your calculator is not there, and another member(s) of your group does not have it tell me immediately.

Don’t text in my class. It’s disrespectful and you’ll miss something important. If there is a special circumstance, please tell me and we can work it out. Your phone should not be out unless you have permission to use it for a class activity.

Quarter Grade  10% Homework  15% Classwork  25% Quizzes  50% Tests *Projects throughout the semester may count as quiz or test grades depending on the assignment. Semester Grade  40% Q1  40% Q2  20% Final Exam

 Tests  One per unit.  It is YOUR responsibility to make up missing tests, this can make or break your grade.  Quizzes  On average one per week (may or may not be announced!)  You are not expected to make up missing quizzes, but missing them will hurt you as they are a great indicator of your future test.

 Retesting: Each student can retake 2 tests per quarter for a maximum grade of 80%.  You must retake the test before the end of the next unit.  Retests can be done during Knight Time or Office Hours after school.

 Homework  Assigned and checked daily  If you are absent you will be exempt from THAT DAYS HOMEWORK  Show all work  Stamp sheet- will be collected at the end of every unit  Responsible for your stamp sheet  Credit will be given as full/half/none.  Class work  A one time chance, if you do not turn it in it will be counted as a zero  May be individual or group assignments  Some days will be checked for completion and other days for accuracy  Not required to make up if you were absent

 When you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to copy the notes, complete the homework assignment(s), and take any tests that you missed.  All worksheets and handouts will be posted online daily. You must copy notes from a classmate or from my website.  If you miss a test, you must sign up with me to take it after school.  Unless you ask me for your make-up work, I will assume you got it from my website.  Homework that was due the day you were absent will be due the day you return. It is your responsibility to turn in this assignment during homework checks.

 Write down two questions that you have about me.  Write down one question that you have about this course.

Choose which one of you will be the artist, and which of you will be the describer. Don’t worry, you’ll have a chance to switch roles!

 The describer will describe the picture to the artist.  You may not tell the artist the overall picture, just the lines and shapes included in the picture. (You can’t say “It’s a rocketship!”)  The describer cannot correct the artist if they make a mistake.

Try to guess the word your classmate is describing. They may not say the “taboo” words listed on the clue card.

Why do you think we did these activities? Do they relate to math in any way?

What is an independent variable? An independent variable is exactly what it sounds like. It is a variable that stands alone and isn't changed by the other variables you are trying to measure. Example: someone's age might be an independent variable. Other factors (such as what they eat, how much they go to school, how much television they watch) aren't going to change a person's age.

What is a dependent variable? Just like an independent variable, a dependent variable is exactly what it sounds like. It is something that depends on other factors. Example: a test score could be a dependent variable because it could change depending on several factors such as how much you studied or how much sleep you got the night before you took the test.

Work with your group to identify the independent & dependent variables in each example.

Get syllabus signed by a parent/guardian. Independent/Dependent Variable Poster