Course Title: Algebra III Instructor: Mr. W. Cichon Email: cichonw@ollsmc.com
Grade Level: 11-12th grade
Course Description:
This course is designed as a college preparatory class designed to teach the
fundamental concepts and skills necessary for students to succeed in College Algebra,
Calculus, and in other disciplines which are mathematically based, such as Chemistry and
Physics. The students will experience an in-depth coverage of trigonometry, logarithms,
analytic geometry and the fundamentals of algebra that are requisite for success.
Outcomes: Students will know basic concepts and demonstrate advanced
mathematical techniques in the following areas:
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Demonstrate skill in the fundamental properties of algebra.
Demonstrate skill in solving various degrees of algebraic equations.
Demonstrate skill in the applications of properties of logarithms.
Demonstrate skill in the applications of trigonometric properties, definitions,
identities, and the graphs of functions.
5. Demonstrate skill in the use and application of graphs of lines and conic
sections.
6. Demonstrate skill in analytic geometry.
7. Demonstrate skill in the use of matrices and determinates in solving linear
systems.
8. Demonstrate skill in the probability of a single outcome and multiple
outcomes.
9. Demonstrate skill in the solving of exponential and logarithmic equations.
10. Demonstrate skill in the use and understanding of notations for summations,
permutations, combinations, inverse trigonometric functions, and logarithmic
forms.
11. Demonstrate skill in setting up and solving various types of problems.
The problems that we will deal with will be more of the advanced concepts that are not
just one-step or two-step solutions. The emphasis on fundamental word problems will
provide the foundation necessary to prepare students for success in college level courses.
Text: Advanced Mathematics, An Incremental Development by John H. Saxon, Jr., 2nd
Edition, Saxon Publishers, Inc., 1996
Course Title: PreCalculus Instructor: Mr. W. Cichon Email: cichonw@ollsmc.com
Grade Level: 12th grade
Course Description:
This course is designed as a college preparatory class designed to teach the
fundamental concepts and skills necessary for students to succeed in Calculus, and in
other disciplines which are mathematically based, such as Physics. The students will
experience an in-depth coverage of limits, derivatives, integration, related rate problems,
and the fundamentals of calculus that are requisite for success.
Outcomes: Students will know basic concepts and demonstrate calculus
techniques in the following areas:
1. Demonstrate skill in the fundamental concepts of Pre-Calculus courses.
2. Demonstrate skill in finding limits.
3. Demonstrate skill in differentiation methods.
4. Demonstrate skill in the applications of differentiation.
5. Demonstrate skill in integration methods.
6. Demonstrate skill in applications of integration.
7. Demonstrate skill in applications involving trigonometric functions.
8. Demonstrate skill in the solving of exponential and logarithmic functions.
9. Demonstrate skill in the solving of differential equations.
10. Demonstrate skill in solving related rate problems.
The problems that we will deal with will be more of the advanced concepts that are
appropriate for the understanding of the principles of calculus. The graphical
interpretation of the derivative will be emphasized as it is associated with certain areas.
Rate problems will also be emphasized in a variety of applications.
Text: Calculus with Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry by John H. Saxon, Jr. and
Frank Y.H. Wang, 2nd Edition, Saxon Publishers, Inc., 2002
Classroom Policies:
1. Daily homework will be assigned.
2. Homework is due the day after it is assigned. Unexcused late homework will
not be accepted. Finishing work on time is part of the grade of Homework.
Occasionally there will be some class time for homework (Called independent
practice.) The students should take advantage of this time as the instructor may
be able to apply a differentiated instruction technique to aid in the learning
process of the individual student.
3. Homework is evaluated on a participation basis meaning that credit is given
as long as the student completes every problem (on time) whether the answers
are correct or incorrect. We will go over all homework assignments the day they
are due to allow for corrections to be made on every problem.
4. A test will follow every 4 lessons. Tests are to be completed during 1 sitting!
No extra time will be given to complete unfinished tests. Finishing in the allotted
time is part of the grade. Tests will be given back to the students and should be
kept in a folder to use as an aid in preparing for future tests. If Absent on Test
day, Students must make up the test outside of class time. Either before school,
after school or possibly during Study Hall time. Please set the make up session
with the teacher when you return from the absence.
5. A comprehensive semester exam will be given each semester.
6. Students will need a scientific calculator.
7. Any evidence of communicating during an exam will result in a zero for that
exam which can have a major effect on the final grade.
8. All policies in the student handbook will be followed.
9. Extra help is available in room 201, before school at 7:15-7:45 am, Tuesday –
Friday and on Monday after the faculty morning prayer and announcements
which usually is around 7:35 am. This is also the time before school for makeup tests.
10. Three tardies to class during a semester will result in a detention.
Grading: Grades will be computed using weighted averages. The weights of
each area are given below. Tests 80%, Homework 20%,
Semester Test 15% of semester grade
The Diocesan grading scale will be used.