Plainfield High School
Course Syllabus
2013-2014
Course: Honors Pre- Calculus
Teacher: Mr. DiGiacomo
E-mail: digiacomoj.plainfieldschools.org
Phone: (860)564-6422 Ext 1216
Plainfield High School Mission Statement:
The mission of Plainfield High School is to promote academic excellence and personal development. In conjunction with rigorous instruction and high expectations, we will work collaboratively with families and the community for our students to develop skills necessary to succeed in college or career choice, challenging them to become lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens.
Mathematics: Academic Expectations (AE):
Students at Plainfield High School will: Refer to the Program of Studies and list AE’s for the specific course
· AE1: Use technology and other sources to gather, analyze, interpret and synthesize information effectively.
· AE2: Demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Mathematics: Social Expectations (SE):
Students at Plainfield High School will: Refer to the Program of Studies and list SE’s for the specific course
· SE1: Demonstrate respect for themselves, others, diversity, and property.
· SE3: Demonstrate honesty, integrity and personal responsibility.
Course Description:
This Pre-Calculus course will review and expand on all algebraic and circular function concepts. This will be followed by pre-calculus topics including all topics covered in Trigonometry, such as trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, and algebraic functions. A basic introduction of calculus is also provided.
Course Objectives:
· Understand and describe patterns and functional relationships.
· Represent and analyze quantitative relationships in a variety of ways.
· Understand that a variety of numerical representations can be used to describe quantitative relationships. .
Textbook:
Algebra II McDougal Littell
Required Materials:
· Textbook
· Pen or Pencil
· Notebook
· Calculator (TI 84+)
Assignment Overview:
· Functions
· Polynomial and Rational Functions
· Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
· Trigonometry
· Analytic Trigonometry
· Oblique Triangles
Policies:
· Homework is given everyday
· Two Tardy and you receive a detention
· Classroom see attached
Attendance:
· When a student is absent 7 or more times from class in any semester, he/she will receive a 10 point reduction in grade. If you do miss a class for any reason please make sure you talk to a classmate to get any missing notes/assignments.
Grading:
· Participation 10%
· Homework 15%
· Quizzes 30%
· Test 45%
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