INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

At the end of this course, students will:

• Recognize different types of functions
• Analyze different concepts in order to better prepare for Calculus I and Calculus II

NEEDS AND RESOURCES

Required Background

To successfully complete this course, you must:

·         Pass the Math B Regents Exam

Required Materials

To successfully complete this course, you will need to bring to class everyday the following:

·         Textbook

·         Notebook

·         Graph or quad-ruled paper

·         TI-83 plus or TI-84 graphing calculator

COURSE SCHEDULE

List of Topics Covered:

1. Appendix A from Text
2. Prerequisites
3. Functions and graphs
4. Polynomial, Power and Rational Functions
5. Exponential, Logistic, and Logarithmic Functions
6. Trigonometric Functions
7. Systems and Matrices
8. Analytic Geometry in Two and Three Dimensions
9. Introduction to Calculus

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Grading Policies:

Grading is Point Based:

Tests are worth 100 points

Homework is checked everyday. Total grade at the end of each quarter is 100 points. For each assignment not submitted 10 points are deducted from the total homework grade.