SYLLABUS RECEIPT VERIFICATION
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NOTES TO PARENT:
After reading the syllabus, please ensure that your child covers the materials for this class. By
signing below, the student and the parent are verifying that they have read the contents of this
syllabus and understand the expectations of the student.
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CCGPS Pre-Calculus
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Course Syllabus
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Teachers
Pamala Jones-Bolden
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E-mail Addresses
pamala.jonesbolden@henry.k12.ga.us
Rm #
903
Cell Phone # ______________________ Work Phone # ________________
School Phone #: 770-957-3943
***E-mail is monitored throughout the day and is the most efficient form of communication.
However if you feel the need for a phone call or teacher conference, please do not
hesitate to use those resources.
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COURSE INTRODUCTION (PER GEORGIA DOE WEBSITE)
Pre-Calculus is a fourth mathematics course designed to prepare students for calculus and other college
level mathematics courses. Pre-Calculus focuses on standards to prepare students for a more intense
study of mathematics. The critical areas organized in eight units delve deeper into content from previous
courses. The study of circles and parabolas is extended to include other conics such as ellipses and
hyperbolas. Trigonometric functions are introduced and developed to include inverses, general triangles
and identities. Matrices provide an organizational structure in which to represent and solve complex
problems. Students expand the concepts of complex numbers and the coordinate plane to represent and
operate upon vectors. Probability rounds out the course using counting methods, including their use in
making and evaluating decisions. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of CCGPS Advanced Algebra or
CCGPS Accelerated Analytic Geometry.)
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MATERIALS
Text: TBA
Supplies:
3 Ring Binder
Graph Paper
Colored Pencils
TI-Inspire CAS *
Cost:
Pencils
Notebook Paper
3 Clip Paper Folder
Ruler
Highlighter
Protractor
*This calculator is very helpful for any student who struggles with fractions, decimals,
percent, and performing multiple computations quickly. It is HIGHLY recommended,
but NOT required.
COURSE GOALS
III.
Outlined below is a summary of skills each student is expected to master for
successful completion of this course. Along with this summary, is a list of the
Georgia Performance Standards requirements that each student should
master for successful completion of the GHSGT. For a detail explanation of
state GPS requirements, please refer to the Georgia Department of Education
website.
UNITS
CONTENT COVERED
Unit 1
Conics
(1.5 - 2 WEEKS)
Unit 2
Trigonometric Functions
(2 - 2.5 WEEKS)
Derive the equations of ellipses and hyperbolas
given the foci, using the fact that the sum or
difference of distances from the foci is constant.
Find inverse functions. Produce an invertible
function from a noninvertible function by
restricting the domain
Unit 3
Trigonometry of General
Triangles
(1.5 - 2 WEEKS)
Derive the formula A= (1/2)ab sin(C) for the area
of a triangle by drawing an auxiliary line from a
vertex perpendicular to the opposite side. Prove
and apply the Laws of Sines and Cosines and
use them to solve problems.
Prove the addition and subtraction formulas for
sine, cosine, and tangent and use them to solve
problems.
Perform operations on matrices and use
matrices in applications & Solve systems of
equations using matrices.
Unit 4
Trigonometric Identities
(1.5 – 2 WEEKS)
Unit 5
Matrices
(1.5 - 2 WEEKS)
Unit 6
Vectors
(2 - 2.5 WEEKS)
Unit 7
Probability
(2 – 2.5 WEEKS)
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Perform arithmetic operations with complex
numbers. Represent complex numbers and their
operations on the complex plane. Represent
and model with vector quantities. Perform
operations on vectors.
Use the rules of probability to compute
probabilities of compound events in a uniform
probability model. Use probabilities to evaluate
outcomes of decisions.
STATE GPS
REQUIREMENTS
MCC9-12.G.GPE.3
MCC9-12.F.BF.4
MCC9-12.F.BF.4b
MCC912.F.TF.3,4,6,7
MCC9-12.G.SRT.9
MCC9-12.G.SRT.10
MCC9-12.G.SRT.11
MCC9-12.F.TF.9
MCC9-12.N.VM.610 & 12
MCC9-12.A.REI.8 &
9
MCC9-12.N.CN.3-6
MCC9-12.N.VM.1-5
& 11
MCC9-12.CP.8-9
MCC9-12.S.MD.1-7
MAJOR COURSE PROJECT
NOTE: PROJECT(S) MAY BE ASSIGNED BY THE INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTOR THIS SEMESTER. THE
INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE DETAILS OF PROJECTS AS SOON AS THE PROJECT(S) ARE FINALIZED.
GRADING
Henry County Grading System:
90-100
A
80-89
B
74-79
C
70-73
D
69 and below
F
Class Grading System:
Standard Based Grading System
80% of overall grade Class Grades
20% of overall grade Exams/Project
Classroom expectations
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Follow rules and regulations as stated in the Student Handbook.
Be in your seat and ready for class when the tardy bell rings.
Be prepared and bring required supplies to class.
Respect teacher(s), peers, and others property
Consume food and drinks in the Commons area only.
*Cell phones/I-pods or other electronic devices not being used for
educational purposes will be treated as a classroom disruption and/or
being “off task”.
Extra Help
Tutorial: To be announced by teacher.
Tutorial Days: _________________________ Time: ____________
Redo Policy
Students will be allowed to redo assignments according to the ICU Policy. If an
assignment is not turned in or has received a grade of zero, that assignment will be
entered into Infinite Campus (IC) as zero and flagged MISSING. This coding will
remain in IC until the assignment is completed. An assignment with a grade of 50% or
lower will be flagged as incomplete and returned to the student to be reworked and
regraded.
ATTENTION:
The teacher reserves the right to change or modify any section of the course syllabus at
any time during the semester to more adequately meet the needs, abilities, and the
interests of the students.