Understand/analyze different types of functions and their graphs, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Identify key features such as intercepts, asymptotes, and increasing/decreasing intervals.
Gain a deep understanding of linear and quadratic functions, including their properties, transformations, and applications. Solve linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, and apply these concepts to real-world problems.
Explore the behavior and properties of polynomial and rational functions. Learn techniques for finding zeros, analyzing end behavior, and solving polynomial and rational equations.
Study the properties and applications of exponential and logarithmic functions. Solve equations involving exponentials and logarithms, and apply these functions to model growth and decay in various contexts.
Develop a solid foundation in trigonometric functions, their graphs, and their applications. Learn and apply trigonometric identities, solve trigonometric equations, and understand the principles of analytic trigonometry.

Throughout engineering school, I had to take a lot of challenging courses that required a deep understanding of math skills and concepts from basic arithmetic to calculus, and beyond! I valued the teachers I had in high school who forced me to truly understand these concepts by teaching them in ways that actually made sense. I completely credit them with my passion for math and my desire to help students understand it in the way that I do now. I have been teaching high school math courses for 5 years , and I don't plan to stop any time soon :-) 

4+ hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: included
Feedback: included
Details: The homework will be assigned straight from the textbook at the end of each lesson that is covered during the week. It is self-graded, so it is optional. It is just there as a way for students to prepare for the chapter tests. 
Assessment
Frequency: included
Details: There is a test given as a take-home assignment at the end of each chapter. The tests all need to be completed by the end of the course (there aren't specific due dates for each test). Students will scan in their completed tests and send them to me for grading. 
Grading
Frequency: included
Details: When a student completes a test, I will grade it and send back a number grade (0-100%), a letter grade, and full explanations for incorrect answers. At the end of the course, I will send them a summary of their grades and their final letter grade. Upon request, I will send a letter of course completion.