1. Welcome to Advanced Algebra & Trig
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Welcome to Advanced Algebra & Trig
Ms. Kelly Tarp

2. Agenda Background Advanced Algebra & Trig Topics Grading Policies
Homework
Extra Help
Online Resources

3. Background Grew up in Eastern Washington
Lived in Issaquah/Sammamish for 17+ years
BS in Mechanical Engineering from WSU
Worked as a consultant to electric, water, wastewater utilities performing various analytical studies (I used Algebra every day!!!)
Master in Teaching Math and Science from SPU
Endorsed in Math and Physics
Married with two children in the District (3rd grade and Kindergarten)

4. Advanced Algebra & Trig Topics at a Glance
Semester 1
Ch. P Prerequisites (review)
Ch. 1 Equations, inequalities, and mathematical modeling
Ch. 2 Functions and their graphs
Ch. 3 Polynomial functions
Semester 2
Ch. 5 Exponential and logarithmic functions
Ch. 6 Trigonometry
Ch. 8 Additional topics in trigonometry
Ch. 9 Systems of equations and inequalities
Matrices and determinants
Sequences and series

5. Grading Policies Late Work No Test/Quiz Retakes
Accepted up until the Unit Test for 60% of what student would have earned.
No Test/Quiz Retakes
Communication is Critical
Life happens!!!
Make up tests quickly
Update Family/Student Access Daily

6. It’s good for the brain…
Homework
Expect minutes a night
Students are expected to correct their work using online answer keys
Graded on completion with corrections
Collected daily and returned the following day

7. Extra Help
Math Lab
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Located in math hall and staffed by a math teacher
I am available before/after school (schedule below)
Or by appointment
I also check most evenings
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday AM -
6:55-7:55 PM
3:00-4:00
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday AM -
9:00-10:00 PM
2:55-3:30

8. Online Resources My Website Online Textbook Calc Chat
Calendar (current & past units)
Class notes
Download assignments
Answer keys
Online Textbook
Calc Chat
Step-by-step solutions to all odd numbered problems in textbook

9. Feel free to contact me with any questions/concerns!
Thank You!!
Feel free to contact me with any questions/concerns!