Parkview Adventist Academy

Math 20 – Pure

Goals for Students

This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to utilize mathematical concepts, skills and processes and powers of logical analysis and inquiry. It will provide an understanding of the defined terms and concise symbolic representations and an understanding of the concepts, skills and processes of mathematics.

The course will help to develop in each student a positive attitude toward mathematics and an appreciation of the contribution of mathematics to the progress of civilization. It will furnish a mode of reasoning and problem solving with a capability of using mathematics and mathematical reasoning in practical situations in order for students to function as citizens in today’s society. It is also designed to develop an appreciation of the importance and relevance of mathematics as part of the cultural heritage that assists people to utilize relationships that influence their environment and an appreciation of the role of mathematics in man’s total environment.

1^st 6 Weeks: Mathematics of Finance, Quadratic Functions, Polynomial and Rational Functions

2^nd 6 Weeks: Analysis of Equations and Inequalities, Systems of Equations and Inequalities, Reasoning and Geometry

3^rd 6 Weeks: Properties of Angles and Chords, Circle Properties, Coordinate Geometry

Text : Mathematics 11, by Kelly, Alexander, and Atkinson

Addison-Wesley Publishers Ltd.

GRADING

Daily Work 10%

Assignments 10%

Quizzes 10%

Chapter Tests 20%

Six Week Exam 25%

Twelve Week Exam 25%

The previous six categories are weighted as 50% of the final grade.

The final exam is 50% of the final grade.

APPROVED CALCULATOR LIST

Casio: CFX-9850GA Plus

Sharp: E1-9600

Texas Instruments: TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84+, TI-84+ Silver, TI-86, TI-89, TI-92, TI-92 Plus