Mtwt after school and by appointment available resource periods. Given a specific person and any age, it is easy enough to determine their height, but if we tried to reverse that relationship and determine age from a given height, that would be problematic, since most people maintain the same height for many years. A grade of c or better in mat 104 or placement by the dept of. This information applies to all facetoface sections delivery format. Precalculus course syllabus precalculus syllabus page 2 iv. Treat each other, materials, and equipment with respect. There are also several other free tools we can use to communicate. The information contained in this class outline is an abbreviated description of the course. Precalculus is the study of functions, analytical trigonometry, advance algebra, and analytical geometry. During the semester, linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial and rational functions. Grade of c or better in algebra ii or advanced algebra ii. Exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, identities, inverse trigonometric functions, law of sines, law of cosines, trigonometric form of complex numbers, applications. Bhs precalculus is an advanced mathematics course designed to prepare students for collegelevel stemfocused courses.
Additional important information is contained in the departmental policies statement at. A large portion of the exam is devoted to testing a students understanding of functions and their properties. Many of the questions test a students knowledge of specific properties of the following types. Below is a sketch of the precalculus syllabus modeled on an 11week course. Wetumpka high school 20152016 academic year page 1 of 2 preap precalculus course syllabus instructor. You can add any other comments, notes, or thoughts you have about the course structure, course policies or anything else. Students who feel unprepared for this course who have not had math for several years or whose. Barbaras own teaching philosophy and practice that are consistent with the spirit of the text but not a requirement from teaching a. College algebra or a passing score on the test for placement out of college algebra. They will also have the option to check period 3 period 5 one gradeweek course precalculus placement. Students are expected to actively and positively participate in class.
Course description precalculus weaves together previous study of algebra, geometry, and mathematical functions into a preparatory course for calculus. Course credits students shall be enrolled in montgomery county public schools mcps and have earned a minimum of 22 credits that include the following unless a preapproved mcps alternative is satisfied. Input output quizzes 20% homework 35% tests 45% a 10090 b 8980 c 7970 d 6960 f 059 grading policies academic dishonesty every academic and professional. Below is a sketch of the precalculus syllabus modeled on a 32week course. The book uses the rule of four graphic, numeric, algebraic, verbal to present the concepts of the course. Students may not receive more that 4 normal credits for any combination of 01. Polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, with applications to problems in mathematics and the sciences. Adopted by the california state board of education, november 20. Makeup day for absences will be on monday 323 at 7. Advanced placement calculus ab syllabus prerequisites successful completion of the following yearlong courses. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user.
The course focuses on mastery of critical skills and exposure to new skills necessary for success in subsequent math courses. Mcps curriculum framework for precalculus the framework is a document showing what students will know and be able to do by the end of each course, as related. Prior to 1990, the performance of a student in precalculus at the university of washington was not a predictor of success in calculus. Available in electronic form pdf through casa for all enrolled students. The purpose of the course is to prepare students for mathe15, calculus1. Miami dade college wolfson campus syllabus mac1147 precalculus algebra and trigonometry term. This course is intended to prepare students for a comprehensive course in calculus and is required for a major in mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering. Content map for precalculus unit 1 pdf web resources. There is a big difference between life before and after calculus, and i want to prepare you as much as possible for this fascinating subject. A study of algebraic, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions and. Precalculus is a course designed to prepare students for topics covered in an elementary calculus course at the college level. I feel that it will answer most of the questions you may have about how math 176 fits in with your goals as a student at cuyamaca college. A grade of c or higher in college algebrama1020 course description.
Published by the california department of education sacramento, 2015. The precalculus course reflects the belief that the belchertown high school educational community fosters academic excellence and responsible citizenship in a positive, safe and respectful. This course consists of advanced mathematics and a preparation for. Precalculus with applications by glencoe course description. Precalculus which includes elementary functions and trigonometry curricular requirements. There will be weekly online assignments administered through webassign this is why a webassign software license is one of the required course materials, webassign problems are computational in nature and assess the techniques introduced in class. Many of these problems will resemble examples in the textbook or from class. Precalculus course syllabus 2015 2016 its that time again. Precalculus examination assesses student mastery of skills and concepts required for success in a firstsemester calculus course. This sample can be adapted based on your course schedule. Students are required to purchase an access code at the book store to access the learning materials.
A folder to keep your assignmentsquizzes organized. Students enrolled in math 1160 precalculus must satisfy one of the following prerequisites. For this reason, the mathematics department set out to create a new course with a speci. Precalculus, 10th edition, michael sullivan, pearson, 2015, isbn. Theres a homework submission page on the website with examples and encouragement. The precalculus clep exam will require us to study algebra and function theory in great detail. Summer reading for juniors in 20102011 honors engl ish iii the two required.
Beretsky room b230 course description precalculus is a continuation of honors algebra ii or algebra ii, which is also a prerequisite. Unit 1 standards for precalculus pdf explanation of what your child should understand by the end of each unit enduring understandings, how heshe will get to that understanding essential questions, and how heshe will be evaluated indicators. Syllabus mac1147 precalculus algebra and trigonometry. Algebra 2 which includes analytic geometry and logarithms 4. Topics include the use of complex numbers in polynomial identities and equations, vectors and matrix quantities, solving systems of equations and nonlinear inequalities, conic sections, trigonometric functions, and polar. Precalculus course syllabus mayo high school for math. Our primary method of communication will be by emailing pdf documents prepared using the free latex typesetting system which you will learn about in the. Precalculus syllabus 202014 page 1 of 3 this course covers all of the prerequisites for taking a calculus course in high school or college. A pencil i do not want to spend 5 minutes of class time waiting for anyone to find a penpencil to use. The chelmsford public schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
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