Students learn extensively from and by examples, and through problem discussions. A variety of instructional methods are used to enhance students' problem-solving abilities. Students tackle many complicated problems using inductive and deductive reasoning approaches.  Students will be prepared to:
- understand that solutions to systems of two linear equations and inequalities corresponds to the intersection of their graphs.
- solve systems of two linear equations and inequalities algebraically, and graphically.

- write arithmetic and geometric sequences both recursively and with an explicit formula.us
- use mean and standard deviation of a set of data to fit it to a normal distribution.
- use calculators, spreadsheets, and tables

I am offering this series of classes because I have taught this subject before many times.  I get very excited to see students that want to find out new things as well as use what they have already learned in math.   I believe that all students can learn math if given different approaches.  Everyone does not learn the same way so I offer a variety of methods.  Please see for yourself.

Homework Offered
Assignments and Exit Quizzes are assigned weekly from 1 to 3 lessons per week.  Students will spend 2 to 4 hours to complete.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Requirements:  Students should expect to have homework almost every day/night in this class.  It is strongly recommended that students set aside at least 20 minutes per day for doing homework.  Homework will be graded for understanding each week. Homework is 10% of overall grade.

Quizzes and tests make up the majority of a students’ course grade.  But remember, if you aren’t practicing the math we are learning by doing your homework and class work on a regular basis,  your scores on these quizzes/tests will more than likely be lower than they would be if you did do your homework every day.   Quizzes are 25% and Tests are 60%of overall grade.

Other possible grade includes attendance and participation.  Attendance/participation is worth 5% of overall grade.
Grading Scale Description
A      90-100%      Exceeds Expectations; Independent learner; superior work; all work completed on
time at an exceptional level of quality and effort;
B      80-89%      Meets Expectations; Semi-independent learner; above average work; all work
completed on time; did quality work with a few flaws;
C      70-79%      Passing but does not meet some standards; Dependent learner; average work; most
completed on time showing average effort;
D     60-69%      Passing but only meets minimum standards; Dependent learner; average work; most
completed late showing below average effort;
F      <60%         Failing, does not meet minimum standards; Failure; does not meet standards or expectations.  
Grades Offered