Pre-Calc & Basic Calc Syllabus

 

Teacher: Angela Kaase           Room: #230   

 

School Phone: ext 2409          Phone: 272-1522         E-mail: akaase@casciahall.org

 

Description of Course:

1.      For the first semester you will review and expand on some of the basic ideas from Algebra and Trigonometry.  You will become proficient with the concept of function: linear, polynomial, rational, exp/log, trig.

2.      For the second semester you will begin exploring the basic ideas of Calculus.  You will become familiar with limits, continuity, and derivative rules and applications.

3.      When you finish this course, you should be prepared to take Calculus I as a high school or college course.

 

Suggestions for success in this course:    Attendance is crucial!  You need to be in class everyday. Communication between student and teacher is crucial! If you begin to struggle with a certain topic or you cannot figure out a homework problem, please feel free to ask questions during class, come by during break, or schedule a time with me for help. I will be available during all break times, from 7:15-8:00 on Wednesday and Friday mornings, 4^th hour every day, and most Thursdays after school until 3:30.  I cannot help you if you do not communicate with me. You must make getting help a priority.

 

Homework:  You will have an assignment everyday. Completing and understanding all homework assignments is crucial for success in this course.  Your homework will be turned in at the beginning of each class and will be graded for completion. If homework becomes an issue, then I will be requesting your presence during break to work problems with me.

 

Grade Calculation: (total points)

1.      Daily Homework: 2pts

2.      Miscellaneous assignments: review, multiple choice, lab worksheets – points will vary

3.      Homework Quizzes (Surprise): Each quiz will range from about 4 to 10 points

4.      Quests: These are announced quizzes covering more than one or two sections and will range from 25 to 50 points.

5.      Test: We will have a test about every two weeks.  Each test will be worth 100 points.

6.      Semester Final Exam: This exam will be approximately 200 points.  There will be a cumulative final exam each semester.

 

Makeup Policy:  It is your responsibility to schedule makeup tests with me.  Homework quizzes will

not be made up. Make-up homework is due the following day. If you are absent it is your responsibility to check the website and the make-up board!

 

General Comments:

1.      You will be required to use pencil in this class on all homework, quizzes, and tests. You must label all problems and show work clearly.

2.      You will need to have a calculator available for use in class.  However, there will be times when a graphing calculator is prohibited on tests.  I will be using a TI-84 plus on the overhead.

3.      You will be expected to give 100% everyday from August 18^th  to May 22nd. We will work everyday in class from bell to bell!