Precalculus Syllabus
2017-2018 Instructor Information
Instructor Email Office Location & Hours
Amanda Alexander
[email protected]
mrsalexanderkcs.weebly.com
F 2:45-3:45 pm
TTh 8:30-9:30 am
General Information
Description
This course is designed to cover topics in Algebra ranging from polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions to conic sections, vectors and matrices. It is also designed to cover topics in discrete math, probability, sequences and series. Trigonometry concepts such as Law of Sines and Cosines will be introduced. Students will then begin learning calculus concepts such as limits, derivatives, and integrals. This class is important for any student planning to take a college pre-calculus or calculus class.
Expectations and Goals
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
Communicate effectively using graphic, numeric, symbolic, and verbal representations
Compare and connect the structure of the polynomial system and the system of integers
Use the coordinate plane to extend equations to model linear and quadratic phenomena
Synthesize and generalize what you have learned about a variety of equations
Relate visual data displays and summary statistics to different types of data, including probability distributions
Throughout the course, you are expected to spend approximately 5–7 hours per week on the following activities:• Interactive lessons that include a mixture of instructional videos and tasks • Assignments in which you apply and extend learning in each lesson • Assessments, including quizzes, tests, and cumulative exams
Course Materials
Required Materials
It is your responsibility to come to class prepared daily with the following materials and points will be allocated for these materials:
Graphing calculator
Three Ring Binder
Lined and graph paper
Four color pen and pencils
Communication
I will communicate with you regularly through classroom discussions, email, chat, and Weebly. You will also communicate with classmates, either via online tools or face to face, as you collaborate on projects, ask and answer questions in your peer group, and develop your speaking and listening skills.
Scope and Sequence
When you log into Weebly, you can view the entire course map—an interactive scope and sequence of all topics you willstudy. The units of study are summarized below:
Unit 1: Introduction to Functions and Graphs
Unit 2: Linear Functions and Equations
Unit 3: Quadratic Functions and Equations
Unit 4: Nonlinear Functions and Equations
Unit 5: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Unit 6: Trigonometric Functions
Unit 7: Trigonometric Identities and Equations
Unit 8: Further Topics in Trigonometry
Unit 9: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Unit 10: Conic Sections
Unit 11: Further Topics in Algebra
Grading
To receive credit for this course, you must obtain a grade of 70% or higher. All grades will be updated on Power School by Sunday 9pm of each week.
Weighting: 50% Assessment, 25% Homework/Classwork, 25% 21st Century Skills
Scale:90-100% A
80-89.9% B
70-79.9% C
60-69.9% I (remediation is possible by teacher discretion-student does not receive credit and must retake the credit)
Below 60% F (student does not receive credit and must retake the credit)
NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Excused Absences
Students who have excused absences have the amount of days absent to turn in the work that they missed. If students miss a day of school, it is the students responsibility to check Weebly and/or email me to make up missing work.
YOUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT
Parents MUST email [email protected] with the following statement to ensure awareness of course expectations:
"I, parent name, have read and understand the requirements that my child, child's name, is responsible for this year in Precalculus."
2017-2018 Instructor Information
Instructor Email Office Location & Hours
Amanda Alexander
[email protected]
mrsalexanderkcs.weebly.com
F 2:45-3:45 pm
TTh 8:30-9:30 am
General Information
Description
This course is designed to cover topics in Algebra ranging from polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions to conic sections, vectors and matrices. It is also designed to cover topics in discrete math, probability, sequences and series. Trigonometry concepts such as Law of Sines and Cosines will be introduced. Students will then begin learning calculus concepts such as limits, derivatives, and integrals. This class is important for any student planning to take a college pre-calculus or calculus class.
Expectations and Goals
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
Communicate effectively using graphic, numeric, symbolic, and verbal representations
Compare and connect the structure of the polynomial system and the system of integers
Use the coordinate plane to extend equations to model linear and quadratic phenomena
Synthesize and generalize what you have learned about a variety of equations
Relate visual data displays and summary statistics to different types of data, including probability distributions
Throughout the course, you are expected to spend approximately 5–7 hours per week on the following activities:• Interactive lessons that include a mixture of instructional videos and tasks • Assignments in which you apply and extend learning in each lesson • Assessments, including quizzes, tests, and cumulative exams
Course Materials
Required Materials
It is your responsibility to come to class prepared daily with the following materials and points will be allocated for these materials:
Graphing calculator
Three Ring Binder
Lined and graph paper
Four color pen and pencils
Communication
I will communicate with you regularly through classroom discussions, email, chat, and Weebly. You will also communicate with classmates, either via online tools or face to face, as you collaborate on projects, ask and answer questions in your peer group, and develop your speaking and listening skills.
Scope and Sequence
When you log into Weebly, you can view the entire course map—an interactive scope and sequence of all topics you willstudy. The units of study are summarized below:
Unit 1: Introduction to Functions and Graphs
Unit 2: Linear Functions and Equations
Unit 3: Quadratic Functions and Equations
Unit 4: Nonlinear Functions and Equations
Unit 5: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Unit 6: Trigonometric Functions
Unit 7: Trigonometric Identities and Equations
Unit 8: Further Topics in Trigonometry
Unit 9: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Unit 10: Conic Sections
Unit 11: Further Topics in Algebra
Grading
To receive credit for this course, you must obtain a grade of 70% or higher. All grades will be updated on Power School by Sunday 9pm of each week.
Weighting: 50% Assessment, 25% Homework/Classwork, 25% 21st Century Skills
Scale:90-100% A
80-89.9% B
70-79.9% C
60-69.9% I (remediation is possible by teacher discretion-student does not receive credit and must retake the credit)
Below 60% F (student does not receive credit and must retake the credit)
NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Excused Absences
Students who have excused absences have the amount of days absent to turn in the work that they missed. If students miss a day of school, it is the students responsibility to check Weebly and/or email me to make up missing work.
YOUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT
Parents MUST email [email protected] with the following statement to ensure awareness of course expectations:
"I, parent name, have read and understand the requirements that my child, child's name, is responsible for this year in Precalculus."