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Pre-Cal Syllabus

Course Objectives: Precalculus is a prerequisite for calculus and for most courses in science and engineering. It provides an essential background for many other college-level mathematics courses. The topics covered in this course include the real number system; algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and inverse functions; polynomials; and systems of equations. Graphing calculators are utilized to further illustrate many concepts.

Assignments and Grading Scales.

·         Exams - 100 points each

·         Quiz – 20 points

·         Homework - 10 points each

·         Projects – Points are assigned based on the assignment.

Each exam and quiz will consist of short answer questions that test student knowledge of the material previously assigned. The homework assignments will be no more than 20 problems with most assignments being 10 problems.

Grading Scale for Exams: 89.5-100 = A; 79.5-89.4 = B; 69.5-79.4 = C; 59.5-69.4 = D; 0-59.4 = F.

Make-Ups: Exams may only be made up under the following condition: the reason for missing the exam is an absents or a school-sanctioned activity. All make-up exams will be given on the day the student returns. Students will be given the same amount of time to complete the exam as every other student. For make-up homework students will be given the same amount of time to complete the assignment.

Deadlines: Deadlines are serious. Work turned in after a deadline will be penalized. It is your responsibility to have all work submitted on time. In the case that work will be turned in late due to reasons outside of your control please let me know and I will try a work out a solution. If work is not turn in on the day it is due the student will be given ICU until it is finished.

Class Environment:

Non-Discrimination Policy: Danville High School does not discriminate on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in any of its practices, policies, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, employment, admissions, educational services, programs or activities which it operates.