York High School

Syllabus

 

Instructor:                Dove Bouley               Telephone #  (757) 890-5006

E-Mail:                        dbouley@ycsd.york.va.us

 

Course Title:  Math Analysis

Text:               Pre-calculus with Limits  (Larson, 4th edition)

 

Course Description:  This course extends students’ knowledge of function characteristics and introduces them to another mode of mathematical reasoning. Students enrolled are assumed to have mastered Algebra II concepts. The content of this course serves as appropriate preparation for an AP calculus course. Graphing calculators are used daily.

 

Competencies:  Upon completion of this course, you will be better able to do the following:

  • Investigate and identify the characteristics of polynomial and rational functions.
  • Find compositions and inverses of functions.
  • Investigate and describe the continuity of functions, using graphs.
  • Expand binomials having positive integral exponents using Binomial Theorem, formula for combinations, and Pascal’s triangle.
  • Solve problems involving arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.
  • Use mathematical induction to prove formulas/statements.
  • Find the limit of an algebraic function, if it exists.
  • Apply the characteristics of conic section equations in (h, k) and standard form.
  • Investigate and identify the characteristics of exponential and logarithmic functions in order to graph these functions and solve equations.
  • Identify, create, and solve practical problems involving triangles. Techniques will include using the trigonometric functions, the Pythagorean Theorem, the Law of Sines, and the Law of Cosines.
  • Perform operations with vectors in the coordinate plane and solve problems using vectors.

 

 

Course Outline: 

  1. First Quarter
    1. Functions and Their Graphs (Ch.1)
    2. Polynomial and Rational Functions (Ch.2)
    3. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions (Ch.3)
  2. Second Quarter
    1. Trigonometric Functions (Ch.4)
    2. Analytic Trigonometry (Ch.5)

 

  1. Third Quarter
    1. Additional Topics in Trigonometry (Ch.6)  (may begin in 2nd Qtr)
    2. Sequences and Series (Ch.8)
    3. Topics in Analytic Geometry (Ch.9) (carries over to 4th quarter)

 

  1. Fourth Quarter
    1. Analytic Geometry in Three Dimensions (Ch.10)
    2. Limits and Introduction to Calculus (Ch.11)

 

Course Requirements:

  • Be prepared!  Bring math notebook, pencil, loose-leaf paper, and your covered book to class daily.
  • No food or drink is allowed during class.
  • No talking or other activity that disturbs others will be allowed.
  • No playing games on a calculator during class lecture or class work assignments.
  • Integrity, responsibility, and pride will be demonstrated in work and behavior.
  • Make up work after an absence should be completed within the designated time. Failure to complete missing work will result in a zero.

 

Attendance Policy:

To comply with Virginia State Law, students are expected to attend school every day and to be on time unless there is illness or death in the immediate family.

 

Evaluation:

·         Test/Project                        50%

·         Daily work                50%     (Quizzes, Classwork, and Homework checks)

All work will be assigned points.

 

¨       For Bonus - Homework is due no later than the day for the test on that chapter. It will be evaluated for completeness and correctness and will result in bonus dailywork points. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED

¨       I will be available for extra help Tuesday through Thursday after school from 1:50-2:30. Please let me know if you plan to come in so that I can let you know if I have any other commitments.

Websites:       www.Hotmath.com    password   see Ms. Bouley

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