PRE-CALC ANALYSIS
2007-2008 CLASSROOM REQUIREMENTS
TEACHER:		MRS. SHARYN LININGER
		sharyn.lininger@stwendelin.org
TEXTBOOKS:		Integrated Mathematics - Book 3 (Houghton Mifflin)
		Precalculus with Limits:  A Graphing Approach (Houghton Mifflin)
SUPPLIES NEEDED:		Notebook paper (for homework), graph paper, notebook (for class notes),
		graphing calculator, calculator case (optional), red pen, blue pen, plenty
		of pencils!!
COURSE OUTLINE
BOOK 3:		Ch. 3 - Logical Reasoning & Methods of Proof
		Ch. 4 - Sequences & Series
		Ch. 5 - Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
PRECALCULUS:		Ch. 4 - Trigonometric Functions
		Ch. 5 - Analytic Trigonometry
		Ch. 6 - Additional Topics in Trigonometry
		Ch. 10 - Topics in Analytic Geometry (Conic Sections)
MISCELLANEOUS		Factoring
WORKSHEET		Radicals
TOPICS:		Complex Numbers
		Rational Expressions & Equations
TESTS
There will be approximately two tests given per unit.  Tests may be re-taken if the score is below 80%.  The
average of the two tests will be recorded up to a maximum score of 80%.  All tests will be averaged and
counted as 60% of the quarter grade.  Semester exams will be given and will count as 20% of the semester
grade.
QUIZZES
Announced quizzes and unannounced homework quizzes will be given frequently to check basic
understanding of covered material.  One quiz grade for every four taken will be dropped. Quiz grades will be
averaged and counted as 20% of the quarter grade.
HOMEWORK
Homework is usually assigned every day.  It is due the next class period unless otherwise assigned.  Late
homework will not be accepted. (Students may not go to lockers during class time.)  One day for each day
of an excused absence will be given to make up homework.  (The day the student returns to school, even if
class does not meet that day, he/she is expected to get the missing assignment from the teacher or another
student.)
Homework will be scored according to the number of problems attempted, not according to the percent of
accuracy.  The working of the problem must be shown, not just the answer, to receive credit.  One homework
grade will be calculated and counted as 20% of the quarter grade.  Opportunities will be given to earn
homework passes.  Such a pass replaces one night's assignment.  Homework passes may never be used
for two consecutive assignments.
GRADES
Mid-quarter and quarter computer printouts of grades will be given to each student.  These do not have to be
brought back signed.  Normal rounding rules will be used.  However if a student has a borderline quarter
grade (e.g. 92.01 up to 92.49) and has a 100% homework grade, the grade will also be rounded up because
of the effort shown.
GRADING SCALE
A=93 to 100		C=77 to 84                              F=below 70
B=85 to 92		D=70 to 76
CALCULATORS
A graphing calculator is required for this class.  TI-84+ graphing calculators may be purchased
through the school.
GENERAL RULES
All math will be written in pencil.  Pencils may not be sharpened while the lesson is being presented or
during a test, quiz, or announcements.
All homework should be graded with a red pen.
Cheating will not be tolerated.  No credit will be given to anyone involved - whether on a test, quiz, or
homework.  Working together on homework can be beneficial…copying homework benefits no one!
Candy or other food may not be used in the classroom.  Permission for use of cough drops
should be obtained before class begins.
NOTE:  Violation of any general classroom rule may result in demerits and/or work after school!
EXTRA HELP
Extra help time is available after school on most days.  It is suggested, but not necessary, that you
make an appointment.  Please feel free to ask for help.  Sometimes just an extra five-minute
explanation will help make the material so much easier to understand.
MATH WORKSHOPS
Math workshops will be held when there seems to be a need for extra help on certain topics.  These will be
offered after school whenever students ask for them.  Listen to the daily announcements for times and topics.