Regular Advanced Math
Teacher: Michelle Miller
Grades: 9 - 12
Meets: T/Th 8:30 - 10:15 Full
Class Description: Saxon Advanced Math is the final book in preparation for Calculus. With an emphasis on logic and problem solving this text is also excellent preparation for students pursuing the social sciences.
As with all Saxon books, the text provides for long term retention through practice of fundamental concepts and repetition. Topics covered include trigonometry, logarithms, analytic geometry, and upper level algebra concepts.
This class will move at a pace which requires students to complete 3 - 4 lessons each week. All tests will be given in class and will be time limited. The students will grade and correct their own homework. Class time will be spent explaining the problems they have honestly given their best effort, but not been able to solve correctly.
PLEASE NOTE: Saxon considers this a three semester text book. This class will complete two-thirds of the text in two semesters.
Prerequisites: In preparation for this class the student should have completed Saxon Algebra II or an equivalent.
Maximum Class Size: The class size is limited to ten students to allow more individual help when needed.
Homework: Students will need to set aside 6 - 8 hours for homework each week.
Cost: $ 80 per month
Supplies that the students should bring to class: Each student will need a copy of Saxon's Advanced Math (SECOND EDITION), and either an answer key or Solutions Manual. The students will also need a scientific graphing calculator. Any graphing calculator is acceptable but the TI-83+ and TI-84 will be emphasized in class.
Saxon has a Solutions Manual available that shows the problem step by step, which many students find helpful. Some students can become too dependent on the solutions manual and not fully gain the experience of struggling through the difficult concepts. Each family should decide for themselves if a solutions manual is needed.
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