WELCOME TO 1 st Period HONORS PRECALCULUS Barb Dobbert

WELCOME TO1st PeriodHONORS

PRECALCULUSBarb Dobbert

WELCOME TO5th PeriodHONORS

PRECALCULUSBarb Dobbert

WELCOME TO8th PeriodHONORS

PRECALCULUSBarb Dobbert

A few things about myself…

23 years of teaching experience19 years at Clayton

10 years teaching Honors Precalculus5 years Honors Algebra and Trigonometry

Mathematics Department ChairCHS Technology CommitteeLead CHS Technology WorkshopsLead District Differentiation WorkshopsConsultant

Main topics of study in Honors PrecalculusThe nature of graphs

transformations, symmetry, inversesTrigonometric functions

circular functionsinverse trig functionsidentitiessolving trigonometric equationsproperties of combined sinusoids

Exponential and logarithmic functionscommon and natural logs

Analytic Geometry of Conic Sections and Quadric Surfacesparabolas, circles, ellipses, hyperbolasnonlinear systems

Discrete functionssequences/seriesbinomial theoremmathematical inductioncombinations/probabilitystatistics/data analysis

Polar coordinates and Complex Numberspolar equations of conic and other curvesparametric equations for moving objects

Three-Dimensional VectorsScalar productsVector equations

Introduction to calculusderivatives-estimating instantaneous rates of

changedetermining and evaluating critical pointsdiscontinuities, limits, and partial fractions

Additional comments about Honors Precalculus:This course covers advanced algebraic topics, trigonometric, discrete mathematics, and Precalculus concepts.

A weekly syllabus is provided with daily assignments, test and project announcements. The syllabus can also be located on my website.

Homework is assigned almost every night, which generally can be completed in 30 - 40 minutes or less.

There is access to an on-line text.

There will be multiple assessments throughout the year including progress checks, quizzes, projects, tests, daily assignments and a cumulative exam at the end of each semester.

I am available to my students during periods 2, 3, 4, and 8, before school and after school. Please encourage your child to see me if she/he needs any additional assistance.

Located on my website:

Weekly syllabusTest ExpectationsSelect Answer KeysCourse ExpectationsGrading ScaleLinks to ACT & SAT websiteshttp://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/chs/dobbert

Honors MathematicsProgression of Courses

Honors Geometry

Honors Algebra/Trigonometry

Honors Pre-Calculus

Advanced Placement

Calculus AB

Advanced Placement Statistics(as an elective course taken

concurrently with another math course)

Advanced Placement Calculus BC(by teacher recommendation)

Honors Calculus

OPTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR

AP Calculus BCAP Calculus ABHonors Calculus

AP Statistics

Advanced Placement Calculus(AB and BC Levels)

Analysis of Graphs and FunctionsLimits if FunctionsContinuityNumerical DerivativeDerivative FunctionTechniques of DifferentiationApplications of DerivativesRiemann SumsThe Definite IntegralThe Fundamental Theorem of CalculusTechniques of IntegrationApplications of IntegrationNumerical Integration

Additions to BC Calculus include:

Functions: Parametric, Polar, VectorApplications: Slope Field,Euler’s Methods, L’Hopital’s RuleLogistic Differential EquationSeriesAdvanced Techniques of Integration

Please feel free to call me at school (854-6710) or e-mail anytime!! (barbaradobbert@claytonschools.net) Visit our website: http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/chs/dobbert

I am available to help your child periods 2, 3, 4, and 8 before and after school.

Mathematics is all Mathematics is all around us!around us!

It’s been a GREATIt’s been a GREATstart to the year!!start to the year!!

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