PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS 30S

Course Outline

2015-2016

Instructor: Mr. Jason M. J. Athayde

Room: 213

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Please check the website regularly for posted class notes, assignments, due dates, and other information.

Materials Required

Bring the following to each class:

  • Pencils
  • Paper or notebook (for notes)
  • Loose-leaf paper for submitted work
  • Binder
  • Scientific Calculator
  • Textbook

Topics

Unit 1: Patterns

  • Sequences and Series
  • Trigonometry

Unit 2: Quadratics

  • Quadratic Functions
  • Quadratic Equations

Unit 3: Functions and Equations

  • Radical Expressions and Equations
  • Rational Expressions and Equations
  • Absolute Value and Reciprocal Functions

Unit 4: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

  • Systems of Equations
  • Linear and Quadratic Inequalities

Topics may not necessarily be taught in this order.

Assessment

Marks will be earned from the following categories:

Mental Math

Assignments and Quizzes

Tests (1 per chapter)

Midterm Examination

Final mark will be calculated as 75% term work and 25% final exam (January)

Homework/Assignments

  • Calculators may be used for all homework unless otherwise noted.
  • Homework is assigned nearly every day.
  • Students who miss a class are responsible for catching up on missed notes and assigned work. Students should get the notes from another student, read through them, address their textbook, and consult the instructor with any questions.

Quizzes

  • Dates of assessment may or may not be announced. Students should be prepared to have a quiz over any sections that have been previously taught, including prior units.
  • Students will be informed as to whether or not calculators may be used.
  • Students who miss announced quizzes must arrange an alternate assessment date with the instructor. This arrangement should be made prior to the announced date.

Tests

  • Tests follow each chapter and will be cumulative.
  • Test review days will be allocated as long as students make proper use of them.
  • Students will be informed as to whether or not calculators may be used.
  • Students who miss a test must arrange an alternate assessment date with the instructor. This arrangement must be made prior to the test date. The alternate date will normally be the first day the student returns to school.

Academic Integrity

Cheating on any part of an assessment will result in a mark of 0 for that particular assessment.

Additional Help

Should you have questions, comments, or concerns regarding the course material, please arrange to meet with the instructor.

Changes to this course outline and the stated requirements may be made at the discretion of the teacher. Necessary changes will be based on sound reasons, which can include student interests, but will keep within the provincial course outcomes.