St.

J ames Collegiate
Math 30SP Pre-Calculus Course Outline and Evaluation
Teacher: Mr. D. Thorsteinson Email: dthorst@sjsd.net
Room 206


Course Description

This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-
thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of
theoretical calculus. Topics include algebra and number, measurement, permutations,
combinations and binomial theorem, relations and functions, and trigonometry.

Course Outline
- Sequences and Series
- Absolute Values and Radicals
- Quadratic Equations
- Quadratic Functions
- Graphing Inequalities and Systems
- Trigonometry
- Rational Equations
- Absolute Value and Reciprocal Functions

Evaluation
Term Work (75% of final grade) Final Evaluation (25% of final grade)
Divides into the following: Final Exam: 100%
Mental Math (Completed during June exam week)
Concepts
Problems
Real World


Mental Math - Applies mental math estimation and visualization strategies.
This category is for recording marks related to mental math. Each test will include mental math
fill in the blank or multiple choice questions. Mental math questions will also be given twice a
week in class.

Concepts - Demonstrates an understanding of concepts.
This category is for recording marks related to core mathematical knowledge and understanding.
Each test will include concepts related questions. Quizzes will be given once or twice per unit
studying core concepts. Mathematical vocabulary will be assessed sporadically.

Problems - Communicates and reasons mathematically through problem solving.
This category is for recording marks related to problem solving. Each test will include problem
solving questions. Weekly problem solving journals will be used. Assignments will be given for
each unit.

Real World - Makes meaningful connections with real world applications.
This category is for recording marks related to real world application. Students will be given two
projects throughout the course to allow them to apply mathematical knowledge to the real world.

Materials
- Scientific or graphing TI -83 calculator
- Pen, pencil, eraser
- Ruler

Text, Reference and Resource Material
- Worktext: Pre-calculus 11 Davis, Ellis, Hope, et al. Pearson

Classroom Expectations

Welcome to my classroom! I look forward to working with you to help you achieve your
greatest work in math. Please be considerate and respectful to others in our classroom as well
as to our school property. You are expected to arrive to class on time, prepared and ready to
actively participate in the learning. You can expect to have homework on a regular basis. The
key to your success will be to keep up with daily practice by completing homework, and asking
for help when you are having trouble. It is also very important to use class time wisely so that
you can be focused and on task. Please remember that we are all here to learn, and no one
student should interrupt the learning of others. If you must be away during class time, please be
sure to find out what you missed and what needs to be done in order to get yourself caught up.