WELCOME TO
st
1 Period
HONORS PRECALCULUS
Barb Dobbert
WELCOME TO
th
5 Period
HONORS PRECALCULUS
Barb Dobbert
WELCOME TO
th
8 Period
HONORS PRECALCULUS
Barb Dobbert
A few things about myself…
23 years of teaching experience
19 years at Clayton
10 years teaching Honors Precalculus
5 years Honors Algebra and Trigonometry
Mathematics Department Chair
CHS Technology Committee
Lead CHS Technology Workshops
Lead District Differentiation Workshops
Consultant
Main topics of study in Honors Precalculus
The nature of graphs
transformations, symmetry, inverses
Trigonometric functions
circular functions
inverse trig functions
identities
solving trigonometric equations
properties of combined sinusoids
Exponential and logarithmic functions
common and natural logs
Analytic Geometry of Conic Sections and Quadric Surfaces
parabolas, circles, ellipses, hyperbolas
nonlinear systems
Discrete functions
sequences/series
binomial theorem
mathematical induction
combinations/probability
statistics/data analysis
Polar coordinates and Complex Numbers
polar equations of conic and other curves
parametric equations for moving objects
Three-Dimensional Vectors
Scalar products
Vector equations
Introduction to calculus
derivatives-estimating instantaneous rates of change
determining and evaluating critical points
discontinuities, limits, and partial fractions
Additional comments about Honors
Precalculus:
This course covers advanced algebraic topics,
trigonometric, discrete mathematics, and
Precalculus concepts.
A weekly syllabus is provided with daily
assignments, test and project announcements.
The syllabus can also be located on my website.
Homework is assigned almost every night, which
generally can be completed in 30 - 40 minutes or
less.
There is access to an on-line text.
There will be multiple assessments throughout
the year including progress checks, quizzes,
projects, tests, daily assignments and a
cumulative exam at the end of each semester.
I am available to my students during periods 2,
3, 4, and 8, before school and after school.
Please encourage your child to see me if she/he
needs any additional assistance.
Located on my website:
Weekly syllabus
Test Expectations
Select Answer Keys
Course Expectations
Grading Scale
Links to ACT & SAT websites
http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/chs/dobbert
Honors Mathematics
Progression of Courses
Honors Geometry

Honors
Algebra/Trigonometry

Honors Pre-Calculus

Advanced Placement
Calculus AB
Advanced Placement Statistics
(as an elective course taken
concurrently with another math course)
Advanced Placement Calculus BC
(by teacher recommendation)
Honors Calculus
OPTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Honors Calculus
AP Statistics
Advanced Placement Calculus
(AB and BC Levels)
Additions to BC Calculus include:
Functions: Parametric, Polar,
VectorApplications: Slope
Field,Euler’s Methods,
L’Hopital’s Rule
Logistic Differential Equation
Series
Advanced Techniques of
Integration
Analysis of Graphs and Functions
Limits if Functions
Continuity
Numerical Derivative
Derivative Function
Techniques of Differentiation
Applications of Derivatives
Riemann Sums
The Definite Integral
The Fu ndamental Theorem of Calculus
Techniques of Integration
Applications of Integration
Numerical Integration
Please feel free to call me at school (854-6710) or email anytime!! (barbaradobbert@claytonschools.net)
Visit our website:
http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/chs/dobbert
I am available to help your child periods 2, 3, 4, and 8
before and after school.
Mathematics is all around us!
It’s been a GREAT
start to the year!!
On your note card, please provide the
following:
Your name
Your child’s name
Best way to contact you (e-mail or phone number)
One thing about your child I probably do not
know