F Pre-Calculus

High School Math Grades Recommended: 11th or 12th grade Course Code: MA 511/521 Instructor: Mr. Patin Prerequisites: Algebra II, MA223/224 Length of course: two trimesters

Description
Pre-calculus lays the foundation for calculus from an algebraic, numerical and graphical perspective. Functions are discussed in detail in this course including transformations of parent functions and function notation. Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions are reviewed and extended. Mathematical tools such as vectors, matrices, and polar coordinates, are introduced. Students will review numerical patters that lead to arithmetic sequences, lines, and linear models. The explanations and examples in the coursework focus on real-world problem solving and graphing technology is integrated into the course without losing the underlying mathematics.

Objectives
The overall objective of this course is to provide the mathematical background needed for calculus from algebraic, graphical, and numerical perspectives. This will be achieved with the following objectives. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: Each student should be ON TIME and ready to work and participate every day in class. Ask for help when it is needed. I am available for extra help before or after school by appointment. The bell does NOT dismiss you, the teacher does. You will be free to leave the room when every student is seated and the area around each desk is clean. Act like ladies and gentlemen in my classroom, youve been in school long enough to know how to act appropriately in school, I should not have to spend time correcting your behavior. Please follow all school policies in this classroom, especially NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE CLASS. Groom yourself before school and leave your grooming supplies, (combs, brushes, etc.) at home. Be Respectful of others . . . i.e. do not talk while others are talking, especially when I am talking or when someone has a question, be polite and courteous at all times, sit quietly and listen when I or others are talking, use appropriate language, etc . . . . All academy and team expectations apply. Grades and assignments will be posted biweekly.
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Technology and Other Resources
Textbook: Precalculus a Graphing Approach Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2002 Graphing Calculators, TI-83 or higher w/Overhead screen Activities found at www.education.ti.com

Grading Procedure and Scale 70% - 30%

70% Performance: (Assessment of Understanding and Knowledge of concepts): Common Assessments: 40% (Created by the District) Other Performance Products: 30% (summative quizzes, tests, projects) (Created by the Instructor.) 30% Process: Comprised of data from work he/she does during the learning process: Classwork & Formative Quizzes: 15% (Binder Checks and Homework Quizzes) Homework/Participation: 1 5% (Daily Homework 9 points each with 3 point deduction for late work)

Grading Scale
100 93 99 90 92 87 89 83 86 80 82 77 79 73 76 70 72 67 69 63 66 60 62 0 59 A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DE Exemplary Level of Performance Outstanding level of performance High level of performance Acceptable level of performance Minimal level of performance Unacceptable level of performance

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Trimester One District Pre Calculus Tri 1 Pre Assessment Unit of Study
Number Patterns, Equations and Inequalities, Functions and Graphs, and Matrices

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Big Ideas/Essential Understandings
Functions have different behaviors. Two or more functions can be combined to create a new function. Mathematical Models are developed to solve problems and explain natural phenomena. Functions have different behaviors. Roots are where the graph of the function crosses the x-axis and the maximum number of roots is determined by the degree of the function. Mathematical Models are developed to solve problems and explain natural phenomena. Logarithms and Exponentials are inverses. Some functions have restricted domain and range

Instructional Materials
Holt Pre Calculus Sections from Chpts. 1-2; 12.1-12.4

Recommended Pacing 5 weeks

5 weeks

Polynomial, Rational, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Holt Pre Calculus Sections from Chpts. 3-5

End of Trimester Exam/Common Assessment Trimester Two District Pre Calculus Tri 2 Pre Assessment
Trigonometry: Basics, Graphs, and Equations Holt Pre Calculus Sections from Chpts. 6-8 Mathematical Models are developed to solve problems and explain natural phenomena. Some functions have restricted domain and range. Functions have different behaviors. Mathematical Models are developed to solve problems and explain natural phenomena. Some functions have restricted domain and range. Functions have different behaviors. Limits explain naturally occurring phenomena

5 weeks

Trigonometric Identities and Proof, and Applications, Analytic Geometry, and Limits

5 weeks

Holt Pre Calculus Sections from Chpts 9-11; 14

End of Trimester Exam/Common Assessment

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