Pre-Calculus
Fall, 2012
St. John Bosco High School
Location: Room 324
Mr. Brian Hunt
Office: Room 324
Phone: (562) 920-1734 ext. 506
E-mail: bhunt@bosco.org
Hours: by appointment, please contact me to schedule a time and date
St. John Bosco High School Mission Statement:
Our mission is to:
 Provide a safe environment for learning and celebrating Christian life;
 Embrace diversity as an advantage for our school community;
 Encourage the highest standards of excellence in academic, athletic and community efforts;
 Develop young men, parents, faculty and staff with the spirit to contribute to our school, our
communities, and our country;
 Maintain our commitment to the legacy of St. John Bosco through our faith, fellowship and
funding;
 Apply a positive moral work ethic to our environment;
 Give assistance to all in need of our passion for living and learning in the ways of St. John
Bosco.
Course Catalog Description:
0340 Pre-Calculus
11, 12 CSU, UC (c)
A course for the above average student in mathematics. The course provides a study of advanced
algebra, trigonometry and an introduction to differential and integral calculus. It is a preparation
for a comprehensive study of calculus.
(Prereq: Restricted to a "B" or better in Algebra 2 and teacher recommendation.)
Course Description and Student Learning Objectives:
The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of concepts necessary to be prepared for
Calculus.
Students in Pre-Calculus will:
-continue the development of critical thinking skills
-read and develop problem solving strategies
-exhibit algebraic, numeric, graphic and analytic approaches in problem solving
-understand the limit of a sequence and the limiting value of a function
-exhibit skill and understanding of trigonometry
-demonstrate appropriate use of technology
-understand transcendental functions; exponential/logarithmic/trigonometric
The goal of the course is to support current mathematical knowledge and instill an understanding of new
mathematical concepts to nurture success at the next level.
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Required Materials:
Text:
PRECALCULUS: GRAPHICAL, NUMERICAL, ALGEBRAIC
(ISBN: 9780131369061)
Supplies:
-Pencil(s)
-Spiral Notebook or Binder with paper
-Loose-leaf paper for homework
-TI-83/84 or TI-Nspire Calculator
And whatever else a student may need for class. A Student will not be permitted to leave during
the class period to retrieve these items.
Description of Assignments:
Assignments:
Assignments/Worksheets/Quizzes
Projects/Tests
Bonus/Extra-Credit
Semester Exams
Grading:
A
B
C
D
F
5 – 25 points
40 – 100 points
+5 - +20 points
200 points
90% - 100%
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
00% - 59%
Graded Material:
The class is based off total points. Daily assignments/worksheets, quizzes (announced and
unannounced), projects, tests, bonuses, and semester exams make up this point system. Students
can check progress online and personally compare their points to the overall point total in the
class. I do update the online grade book often, but not everyday (I aim to update the system once
a week). I send grade reports home twice per quarter.
Homework:
All homework is to be done in pencil unless otherwise specified. Work that continues past one
page should be stapled and ready to turn in before you get to class. Late work will be half off the
first day it is late. If it is more than one day late, there will be zero credit given. I do not accept
any late or missing work! Also, I will not accept any work with torn edges!
Quizzes/Exams:
Quizzes are announced (see syllabus), however, spontaneous quizzes may arise if the teacher
deems them necessary. Keep up on lecture and assigned work in order to be prepared for any
surprise quizzes. Exams are announced (see syllabus). Most quizzes/exams will require a
calculator.
Make ups:
If the student is absent from class for any reason, he is responsible for all material covered. All
homework assigned both before and during the student’s absence will be due on the day he
returns to school. Make ups will occur the day the student returns. It is the student’s
responsibility to notify the teacher that he has homework due or a test to make up, if he fails to do
so, he will receive a “0” for that assignment or test. If a student is absent for an exam without
prior permission from the teacher he will be taking a make-up version of the exam the day he
returns.
Policy on Cheating:
There will be NO TOLERANCE for cheating. If you are caught cheating you will be given a “0” for
the exam/homework assignment, which will hurt your grade immensely. If a second offense is
committed, it will be dealt with directly through the disciplinary office, in addition to a second “0”
on your grade report. See the student/parent guide for the SJB cheating policy.
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Participation:
If a student’s conduct is distracting to the learning environment or if he is excessively absent or
tardy he will be docked points. Conversely, positive constant participation can raise a student’s
grade at the end of each semester. Positive participation benefits will be awarded solely at the
teacher’s discretion.
School Policies:
Conduct/Respect:
You, the student are attending Saint John Bosco High School to learn. Your parents are
sacrificing their time and money to send you here. You owe it to yourself and to your parents to
learn as much as you can and to take with you a higher sense of knowledge and respect for
mathematics, yourself and one another. Therefore, it is demanded that you respect the instructor
and your fellow classmates. Any behavior that disrupts the positive learning atmosphere set forth
by the teacher will not be tolerated and will be dealt with immediately. Whenever any one person
is speaking the classroom should be silent. Have respect for both the teacher and your fellow
students. Not only should a student respect the persons, they should also respect everyone’s
personal property. Keep your eyes and hands on your own things. Students are not allowed
use of their cell phones within my classroom at any time. Should this be violated
your son may pick up his phone at the front office for $25. In the event of an emergency
the front office should be notified and in turn your son will be notified.
Also, throughout the school year we will be modeling the characteristics of the Character Counts
Program. The six pillars of this program are:
Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship
Attendance:
All students who arrive to class after the bell rings are tardy and will not be allowed in class
without a proper written excuse from the attendance office. Absences from class will only hurt
the student because he will miss the lecture that day and is still responsible for that information.
Furthermore – Any student may not miss more than 5 class periods in one semester
(excused or unexcused). Any classes missed beyond this may result in a deduction of
participation points and/or a failing grade on any assignments/exams missed.
Use of Technology Policy:
Computers are to be utilized for coursework and activities related to coursework. Do not use
computers for entertainment during class meetings. Our primary tool for note taking and doing
problems will be a pencil and paper. Although there will be opportunities where computers will
be vital to research for projects as well as tools to access course materials. Any violation of the
above parameters (surfing, gaming, chatting, emailing, displaying inappropriate/distracting
material, etc.) will result in confiscation of the student’s computer until the end of the day. Future
violations will result in 5 point deductions on future assessment (quizzes/tests) that multiply with
each violation.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call/e-mail me; I will get back to
you as soon as I am available to do so.
I am looking forward to a great and successful school year!
***Tear here and turn in by the following date ____________________***
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature
Date
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) E-Mail Address
Student Name
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Pre-Calculus - 1st Semester – Fall 2012
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Agenda
8/16 – Introduction
8/20 – Intro; Ch. P Lecture; PS/Worksheets Assigned
8/22 – Ch. P Lecture; Problem Solving
8/24 – Ch. P Lecture; Problem Solving; Ch. P Quiz A
8/28 – Work Day
8/30 – Work Day; Ch. P Quiz B
9/4 – Ch. P Review; Ch. P Review Quiz
9/6 – Ch. P Test; TI-Nspire Act.
9/10 – Ch. 1.1-1.4 Lecture; PS/Worksheets Assigned
9/12 – Ch. 1.1-1.4 Lecture; Problem Solving
9/14 – Ch. 1.1-1.4 Lecture; Problem Solving; Ch. 1 Quiz A
9/18 – Work Day
9/20 – Work Day; Ch. 1 Quiz B
9/24 – Ch. 1.5-1.7 Lecture
9/26 – Ch. 1.5-1.7 Lecture; Problem Solving
9/28 –Problem Solving; Ch. 1 Quiz C
10/1 – Work Day
10/3 – Ch. 1 Review; Ch. 1 Review Quiz
10/5 –Ch. 1 Test; TI-Nspire Act.; Ch. 1 Project Assigned
10/9 – Ch. 2.1-2.4 Lecture; PS/Worksheets Assigned
10/11 – Ch. 2.1-2.4 Lecture; Problem Solving
10/18 – Ch. 2.1-2.4 Lecture; Problem Solving; Ch. 2 Quiz A
Topics
Introduction
Ch. P – Prerequisites
Ch. P – Prerequisites
Ch. P – Prerequisites
Ch. 1 – Functions and
Graphs
Ch. 1 – Functions and
Graphs
Ch. 1 – Functions and
Graphs
Ch. 1 – Functions and
Graphs
Ch. 2 – Polynomial, Power,
and Rational Functions
Ch. 2 – Polynomial, Power,
and Rational Functions
Ch. 2 – Polynomial, Power,
and Rational Functions
Ch. 2 – Polynomial, Power,
and Rational Functions
10/22 – Work Day
10/24 – Ch. 2.5-2.8 Lecture; Ch. 2 Quiz B
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10/29 – Ch. 2.5-2.8 Lecture; Problem Solving
10/31 – Problem Solving; Ch. 2 Quiz C
11/2 – Work Day
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11/6 – Ch. 2 Review; Ch. 2 Review Quiz; Ch. 1 Project Due
Ch. 2 – Polynomial, Power,
11/8 – Ch. 2 Test; TI-Nspire Act.; Ch. 2 Project Assigned;
and Rational Functions
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11/13 – Ch. 3.1-3.3 Lecture; PS/Worksheets Assigned
Ch. 3 – Exponential, Logistic
11/15 – Ch. 3.1-3.3 Lecture; Problem Solving
and Logarithmic Functions
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11/19 – Problem Solving; Ch. 3 Quiz A
Ch. 3 – Exponential, Logistic
11/21 – Work Day
and Logarithmic Functions
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11/27 – Ch. 3.4-3.6 Lecture; Problem Solving
Ch. 3 – Exponential, Logistic
11/29 – Ch. 3.4-3.6 Lecture; Ch. 3 Quiz B
and Logarithmic Functions
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12/3 – Work Day
Ch. 3 – Exponential, Logistic
12/5 – Ch. 3 Review; Ch. 3 Review Quiz;
and Logarithmic Functions
12/7 – Ch. 3 Test; TI-Nspire Act.; Ch. 3 Project Due
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12/11 – TI-Nspire Act.
Review
12/13 – Review for Final
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12/17 – Review for Final
Semester Exams
12/18-20 – Semester Exams
Note: Topics are tentative and may be subject to change as the semester progresses.
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Chapter
P
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Problem Set (Exercises)
Worksheets/Projects
P.1 – 1-31 odd, 41, 43, 47, 49, 53-56
**Prerequisites Worksheet
P.2 – 1-27 odd, 31, 37, 41-44
**Prerequisites Check-Up Worksheet
P.3 – 1-27 odd, 31-53 odd, 61
P.4 – 1-29 odd, 33-36, 41-44, 46, 51
P.5 – 1-23 odd, 29-43 odd, 47-55 odd, 60
P.6 – 1-43 odd
P.7 – 1-29 odd, 33, 34, 38
1.1 – 1-10, 13, 15, 21, 24, 29-45 odd
**Chapter 1 Worksheet
1.2 – 1-63 odd
**Chapter 1 Check-Up Worksheet
1.3 – 1-51 odd, 54
1.4 – 1-29 odd, 32, 34, 37, 41
1.5 – 1-31 odd, 34
Project: Chapter 1 (pg. 156)
1.6 – 1-31 odd, 35-38, 39-45 odd, 51, 52
Modeling the Growth of a Business
1.7 – 5-11 odd, 23, 29, 33, 40
2.1 – 1-11 odd, 19-43 odd, 54, 55, 61
**Chapter 2 Worksheet
2.2 – 1-15 odd, 19, 21, 25, 26, 27-47 odd, 54
**Chapter 2 Check-Up Worksheet
2.3 – 1-7 odd, 13-27 odd, 33-59 odd
2.4 – 1-55 e.o.odd, 61
2.5 – 1-43 odd, 49
Project: Chapter 2 (pg. 250)
2.6 – 1-61 odd
Modeling Height of a Bouncing Ball
2.7 – 1-17 odd, 23-29 odd, 31, 37
2.8 – 1-53 odd, 61
3.1 – 1-23 odd, 31-37 odd, 45-49 odd, 56
**Chapter 3 Worksheet
3.2 – 1-17 odd, 23, 27, 31, 33, 45
**Chapter 3 Check-Up Worksheet
3.3 – 1-61 odd
3.4 – 1-41 odd, 47, 49, 52
3.5 – 1-17 odd, 25-45 odd, 49
3.6 – 1-19 odd, 23, 27, 30, 45, 49, 53, 56
*Posted online
**Document will be handed out and posted on the website
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