Course Outline

Teachers:A. McKnight

There are severalclusters to be explored in grade 11Pre-calc math courseclass. They are (in no particular order):

Topics covered

Solving Quadratic Equations:

Analyzing Quadratic Functions:

Absolute Values and Radicals:

Absolute Value and Reciprocal Functions:

Graphing Inequalities and Systems of Equations:

Trigonometry:

Rational Expressions:

Sequences and Series:

EVALUATION

Assignments and Reports40 %

Tests and Quizzes40 %

Exam20 %

LATE ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments are designed to help students learn new topics. Incomplete assignments will decrease both marks and learning. Late work may not be submitted for marks after marked work has been given back to students.

TARDINESS

Every student has the right to a non-disruptive learning environment Therefore, in keeping with this very important policy; students should come to class on time and prepared to learn. Students who are late by ten minutes or more will be assigned an unexcused absence.

ABSENCES

► EXCUSED ABSENCES:

Quizzes or tests will be written on the FIRST day you return to school, outside of class time, unlessPRIOR arrangements have been made with the teacher. It is up to the STUDENT to makearrangements with the teacher to make up for any missed work.

► UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:

Missed labs, quizzes and tests will receive a grade of ZERO and can NOT be made up.

COPYING AND CHEATING

Students copying exams, tests, quizzes, labs or assignments will receive an automatic ZERO. Students who copy or cheat are ineligible to receive any academic awards.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

It is expected that students will respect themselves, each other, the teacher, and school materials.

Students must have the proper classroom equipment with them at all times. This includes:

• abinder

• notes booklet for the current unit

• a pen and a pencil, highlighter

• a set of pencil crayons

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If you or your parents have any questions regarding the course or your progress, please feel free to talk to me, or have them contact me by phone or email.

Looking forward to a great year!

Ms. A McKnight

amcknight.pbworks.com

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