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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is the second of a two-semester sequence designed to prepare students for calculus. Course topics include polynomial, rational, and trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities and equations; oblique triangles; polar coordinates; and conic sections. If time permits, systems of equations and matrices will be covered. The use of the graphing calculator is required for this course to further the exploration of these topics and their applications. Near the end of the course, students will complete a comprehensive, departmental final exam.
PREREQUISITE:
Meets both of the following criteria:
· Meets placement criteria for ENG101
· Successful completion of three Regents math courses and a min. score of 65 on three Regents math exams
Classroom Materials
You are required to have the following items with you in class on a daily basis:
1. Pencil
2. 1.5” or 2" Binder with dividers (labels: Notes, Homework, Spirals, Quizzes, Tests/Projects)
3. Graphing Calculator (will be provided)
4. Ruler (will be provided)
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Your numeric grade for the course will be determined from your homework, your quiz average, and your exam grades, using the following weighting:
Homework average 15%
Quiz average 50%
Test and Project Average 35%
Tests and projects will be graded out of 100 points. Quizzes will range from 20 to 70 points in value. Homework will be graded daily and points will vary.
GRADE SCALE: 93-100 = A; 90-92 = A-; 87-89 = B+; 84-86 = B; 80-83 = B-; 77-79 = C+; 74-76 = C; 70-73 = C-; 67-69 = D+; 65-66 = D; 0-64 = F
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