WELCOME TO 1 st Period HONORS PRECALCULUS Barb Dobbert

WELCOME TO 5 th Period HONORS PRECALCULUS Barb Dobbert

WELCOME TO 8 th 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 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

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

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

Please feel free to call me at school ( ) or e- mail anytime!! Visit our website: 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!!

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