Precalculus and Trigonometry

Trigonometry

Materials Needed:      

Textbook: Advanced Mathematics – Precalculus              

pencils with eraser    

notebook                                            

3 ring binder      

TI-83 graphing calculator

Course Description:

To provide a strong foundation of precalculus concepts, techniques, and applications to prepare the students for more advanced work in mathematics.  Topics include a review of functions, right triangle trigonometry, analytic trigonometry, and applications.  As time allows we will also study polar coordinates, exponential functions, and/or sequences and series. To show how technology (mainly TI-83 graphing calculator) can be used as a tool to facilitate learning and doing mathematics.

Grading Information:This is an approximate percentage of points for each of the following areas, which may be altered slightly throughout the school year.    

Homework 20%                                                Quizzes 20%       

Tests 30%                                                        Projects/Group Work 10%      

Exam 20%

Make-up Assignment Procedure:       

If you are absent. YOU are responsible for obtaining the notes given that day from another student. This is important because we will be having a notebook quiz each quarter and the questions will come straight out of your notes and examples.    

Assignments can ALWAYS be found on the calendar on the bulletin board. Any worksheets or supplements to the notes can be found in the crate of folders.       

If you are having difficulty with the material cover during your absence, it is YOUR responsibility to come in before or after school to catch up.       

If you score below an 80% on any test you will have the opportunity to retake the test in the library within a week to possibly raise your test grade to an 80%.

Tardies:Each quarter you will be given a three tardy "grace period." Your fourth tardy will result in a detention.  

Classroom Expectations:      

Respect - All students should respect themselves, their fellow students and Mrs. Nold.      

Use pencil for all math work.       

Do not eat, sleep, throw objects, write on desks, write notes, play games on your calculator, or work on other subjects in my class.       

Be prepared.

Consequences:      

Verbal warning     

Conference after class       

Referral

Classroom Procedures:       

When the bell rings you will be in your seat, with your homework out.        

When you finish a test/quiz you have two options 1) Work on something for another class, 2) Sit quietly and do not disturb your fellow classmates.       

Work on your assignment until I tell you to pack up for the day. Remember the bell does not dismiss you from class, I dismiss you from class.