Pre-Calculus –Syllabus
Textbook: Pre-Calculus Enhanced with Graphing Utilities, 5e, Sullivan and
Sullivan, Prentice Hall
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review for a test, assist with homework, and provide explanation of problems when class is missed.
Instructor: Shelly Walter
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E-mail: shelly.walter@boyd.kyschools.us
School Phone: 928-7100
Functions and Their
Graphs
Chapter 2
Exponential and
Logarithmic
Functions
Chapter 5
Right Triangle
Trigonometry and
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Functions
The Graph of a Function
Properties of Functions
Library of Functions
Piecewise Functions
CBR Motion Detector Activity
Graphing Techniques: Transformations
Mathematical Models: Building Functions
Review Domain and Range of Functions
Composite Functions
One-to-One Functions
Inverse Functions
Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Solving Logarithmic and Exponential Equations
Financial Models
Exponential Growth and Decay Models
Newton’s Law and Logistic Growth and Decay
House, Car, and Investment Investigation and Reading
Assignments
Review Special Right Triangles
Review Sine, Cosine, and Tangent
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ACT Review
Chapter
8.1,8.2,8.3,8.4 and
outside sources
Trigonometric
Functions
Chapter 6
Analytic
Trigonometry
Chapter 7
Graphs
Chapter 1
Linear and Quadratic
Functions
Chapter 3
Polynomial
Functions
Chapter 4.1,4.5,4.6
Rational Functions
Chapter 4.2,4.3,4.4
Additional Topics as
time allows
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Solve Problems using Right Triangle Trigonometry
Review other ACT Topics
Law of Sines
Law of Cosines
Angles and Their Measures (Degrees and Radian)
*Note: Add coterminal angles
Trigonometric Functions and the Unit Circle
Properties of the Trigonometric Functions
Graphs of Sine and Cosine
Graphs of Tangent, Cotangent, Cosecant, Secant
Functions
Phase Shift: Sinusoidal Curve Fitting
End of First Semester
The Inverse of the Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions
Trigonometric Identities
Sum and Difference Formulas
Double-Angle and Half-Angle Formulas
Product-to-Sum and Sum-to-Product Formulas
Trigonometric Equations
Rectangular Coordinates
Using a Graphing Calculator
Intercepts, Symmetry, Graphing Key Equations
Solve equations using a Graphing Calculator
Lines
Circles
Linear Functions and Their Properties
Linear Models
Building Linear Models from Data
Quadratic Functions and Their Properties
Building Quadratic Models from Data and from Verbal
Descriptions
Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions
Polynomial Functions and Models
The Real Zeroes of a Polynomial Function
Complex Zeroes
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Properties of Rational Functions
Graphing Rational Functions
Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
Chap 10 Review of Conic Sections
Chap 12.1, 12.2, 12.3 Sequences and Series
13.2 Permutations and Combinations
9.4 Vectors
12.5 Binomial Theorem
Final Exam and Review
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*Note: Chapters 1
and 3 are part of an
ACT review
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3-4 days
Assessment:
Students will be assessed using points from the following categories:
 Homework & Activities –30%
 Tests, Quizzes and Projects-70%
Homework will occur almost daily and will be evaluated the following day. Tests will occur at the end of each
chapter and may contain short answer, multiple choice, essay and/or open response questions. In each chapter
there may be one or two quizzes, which may or may not be announced. Activities and projects will be evaluated
using a guide given to the student at the beginning of the assignment.
Helpful Hints: Students are encouraged to actively participate in all class discussions by making appropriate
comments in appropriate ways; asking questions by raising hands; putting work on the board when asked;
participating in group work as a contributing member; and answering questions when called upon.