Calculus
course description
October 20, 2006
CALCULUS
Course Description
Students in Pre-Calculus will study the following:
Review of Algebraic Concepts
Trigonometric principles as they apply to all triangles
Series and Sequences
Limits and Continuity
Derivatives and Integrals
In-Class Work
Homework: Assigned daily
From textbook and worksheets (worksheets correspond to similar section of textbook)
Quizzes: Some announced; some are ‘pop’ quizzes ( 1-2 per week)
Tests: 1 major test every 2-3 weeks
9 Week Grades
Homework: 20%
Quizzes: 20%
Tests: 60%
Semester Grade
1st 9 weeks 40%
2nd 9 weeks 40%
Semester Test 20%
Other Information:
Late homework is accepted up until the last day of the nine weeks.
Poor homework assignments can be re-done and turned in the next time.
Tests and quizzes can be retaken only at the discretion of the teacher.