Honors Analysis COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in pre-calculus, mathematical techniques and applications to prepare students for AP Calculus-BC level. Moving at an honors pace, the main topics are 1st Semester: advanced algebra, probability, statistics 2nd Semester: trigonometry, sequences and series, limits and an introduction to calculus Students electing this course should have completed Honors Algebra 2 and Honors Geometry with solid grades.

*Goal is to take the AP Exam and place out of Calc 1 in college FOLLOW-UP COURSE A or B AP Calculus-BC level *Goal is to take the AP Exam and place out of Calc 1 and possibly Calc 2 in college A or B AP Calculus- AB level *Goal is to take the AP Exam and place out of Calc 1 in college B or C Accelerated Calculus *Goal is to gain exposure at a less demanding pace for preparation for taking college calculus or for strong performance on your college’s placement test Electives AP or Accelerated Statistics AP Computer Science AP Principles of Computer Science

GRADING 10% 7.5% 80% 60% 0% 25% Homework Tests Other Midterm/Final Grades are calculated based on percentages in the following areas: Please access the parent portal for grade status. CATEGORY WEIGHT (1st /3rd MP) WEIGHT (2nd/4th MP) Homework 10% 7.5% Tests 80% 60% Other Midterm/Final 0% 25%

QUIZZES and TESTS Quizzes are formative assessments intended as a check point student learning. They are short and of small point value. Most quizzes will not be announced. They are calculated into the grade under the category of “other” (10%) Tests are summative assessments given after each chapter or group of sections within a chapter. All tests will be announced.

HOMEWORK Assignments will be checked sporadic for effort and completion. A homework grade will be given with each unit test. It will count approximately 10% of the MP grade Homework is an INTERGAL component for success in this course.

MIDTERM /FINAL EXAMS Midterm/Final Exams are District Exams administered in January and June, respectively. They are entirely multiple choice with both a calculator and non-calculator portion. These exams count as 25% of 2nd and 4th Marking Period Grade.

COMMUNICATION Parent Portal…create an account if you do not yet have one INTERIMS …approximately 4½ weeks into the marking period E-mail…mgooding@crsd.org e-MAIL is your BEST bet for initial contact Call… CRHS - South Math 215-944-1153

Homework is a Process Often a student will say, “I do all of my homework, but I don’t do well on tests!” If this becomes the case with your child, they key to success may be in your child’s mindfulness when doing HW. Homework is not a task to get done. Homework is a thoughtful, mind-engaging process. Here are few suggestions…I hope this is helpful!

Homework is a Process 1. Review and use your notes from class to refresh your memory on how to do the problems 2. Work on the assignment referring back to your notes frequently. Have your notes open and next to you as you work.

Homework is a Process 3. Check answers to see which problems need to be reworked. Then, rework them using your notes to guide you. Always ask yourself these questions first: Am I on the right page? Am I doing the right problem? Did I copy the problem correctly? Did I answer the question being asked? 4. Identify questions to be addressed in the classroom… circle problem, “X” them, list problem, jot down specific questions. 5. Ask these questions in class.

Homework is a Process 6. Really listen to the answer, make corrections, make a note of the error you made, make a change in your thought process and in your approach for success in future practice and on upcoming quizzes and tests. 7. Make a personal note of your discoveries in your class notes. 8. After this, if you are still confused, attend clinic bringing the questions with which you are struggling.