Pre-APMath Analysis

Course Syllabus

Instructor: Judy Schwarz

Assignments: Will be distributed at the beginning of each unit

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Course Description (Prerequisite: PreAP Algebra II or teacher recommendation)

The major emphasis of this course is to provide the college bound student with the background needed to pursue careers which require a significant level of mathematical preparation and the necessay extensions to prepare students for an AP Calculus course. Appropriate use of scientific calculators and graphing utilities is emphasized. Skills and problem solving involving realistic applications are stressed.

Textbook: Precalculus with Limits, McDougal, 2007

Course Objectives

The following will be emphasized:

  • Equations and inequalities
  • Trigonometric functions and their applications
  • Trigonometric graphs
  • Vectors
  • Linear relations and functions
  • Characteristics of equations and their graphs
  • Exponential and logarithmic functions
  • Sequences and series
  • Introduction to limits

Technology

Although technology has the power to enhance and support the course, technology does not drive the course. Several scientific and/or graphing calculators are available for student use during the class period.

Extra Help

Math teachers are available most days before and after school. If a student should need assistance after school hours, it might be best to contact the teacher prior to coming in for help. It is possible that math teachers who are also coaches, may not be available after school.

Department Grading Policy

  • Each mathematics teacher will record grades numerically using a point system.
  • Extra credit, when offered, must be directly tied to instructional objectives and the amount will not exceed 5% of the total semester points.
  • Assignments to be completed at home serve to reinforce skills practiced in class and their timely completion is necessary for success on future objectives. For this reason, late assignments are not accepted. Makeup work for excused absences that meet the district attendance criteria will be considered for full credit. Please refer to the school policy concerning homework due during an activity absence.
  • The semester examination will count 20% of the student’s semester grade. Only supplemental aides (formulas and/or calculators) provided by the teacher will be allowed on the semester exam. To prepare the students for EOI testing, scientific and/or graphing calculators will be allowed on portions, if not all sections, of the semester tests.
  • Each mathematics teacher will provide his or her students with a written grading plan at the beginning of the year/semester. The plan will include the teacher’s method of recording grades, extra credit, late assignments, and semester evaluations.