Riverside High School
Precalculus CP
2025-2026
Teacher: Mr. Nathan Crain
Room: K-117
Phone: 355-8196
E-mail: ncrain@greenville.k12.sc.us
Textbook: Precalculus with Limits 2nd Edition
Course Description:
Precalculus is a program of mathematical studies focusing on the development of the student’s ability to understand and apply the study of functions and advanced mathematics concepts to solve problems. The course will include an in-depth study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Other topics studied are sequences, series, vectors, conic sections, parametric equations, and polar curves. Emphasis is placed on active participation through modeling, technology lab activities, group activities, and communication in mathematics.
Students are expected to use technology, including graphing calculators, computers, and data-gathering equipment throughout the course. Graphing calculators should be an integral part of all instruction.
Required Materials:
o Tfhree-ring binder with index tab divisions is preferred.
o Notebook paper & Pencils (preferably mechanical pencils) Graph paper as needed
o Graphing Calculator (TI-84 Plus preferred)
Grades:
o Nine week grades will be computed as follows:
o Tests 60%
o Quizzes 30%
o Classwork/Homework 10%
o Semester grades will be computed as follows:
First nine weeks 45%
Second nine weeks 45%
+ Final Exam 10%
= Course Grade
Tests & Quizzes:
o Tests will be given approximately every 2-3 weeks. Some chapters will be divided into two parts and there will be a test for each part.
o There will be 3 Tests/Major Grades for each quarter.
o Quizzes will be given when necessary and will be announced and un-announced.
Classroom Rules/Expectations/Procedures:
Be Respectful: Let me teach, let each other learn, treat your classmates and your teacher as you would like to be treated.
Participate: Ask questions, offer suggestions to help solve problems, be ready to answer questions when called upon, and be prepared to help a neighbor when necessary.
Be Responsible: Be on time to class, bring your materials to class every day. Do not assume that any materials will be provided for you.
Try: Do your best every day to take advantage of your learning experience.
Remain seated until the final bell rings at the end of the period. Do not pack up early, or get out your seat before the bell rings.
Do not bring food/try to eat in class, you are allowed to have a drink that has a lid (no cans) so as to prevent spills.
Do not make a mess in this classroom, you will be cleaning up your own messes, the custodians are not here to be your personal cleaner.
Cell Phones:
There are certain times that your phone needs to be silent and unseen:
· While I am teaching: this includes note-taking time and try/practice problems which are an integral part of your learning, if you are done early, you need to be available to help a neighbor.
· Assessments: This should be self-explanatory. I do allow you to access your phone after you are finished, this may be taken away if any cheating is suspected.
· Certain group activities
I feel very strongly that there are certain times that you need to be able to function without your phone, the communication can wait, the picture can wait (it is unnecessary to be taking constant math selfies). Your phone does not need to be your calculator, you will have a graphing calculator for that and need to be familiar with it for use on tests and quizzes.
Consequences:
· Parent contact: phone call or email
· Referral
Precalculus CP Pacing Guide (Tentative)
2023-2024
Unit 1: Intro to Functions (3 weeks)
Unit 2: Polynomial Functions (2 weeks)
Unit 3: Rational Functions (2 weeks)
Unit 4: Exponential and Log Functions (2weeks)
Unit 5: Intro to Trig (2 weeks)
Unit 6: Right Triangle Trig (2 weeks)
Unit 7: Trig Equations (2 weeks)
Unit 8: Law of Sines / Cosines (1 week)
Unit 9: Additional Topics in Trig (2 weeks)