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The course syllabus for
Pre-Calculus B
Course Description
Pre-Calculus Part B covers the major units of Introductory Trigonometry and Graphs,
Trigonometric Equations and Identities, Analytical Trigonometry, Sequences and Series, Conic
Sections and an Introduction to Calculus. A focus is also on graphing functions by hand and
understanding and identifying the parts of a graph.
The following are Enduring Understandings of this course:
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Graphs of trigonometric functions model various real-world phenomena.
Many situations that involve right triangles can be solved using trigonometric ratio and
the Unit Circle is a tool that can help solve solve those problems.
Numeric patterns can be modeled with explicit or recursive functions.
Sums of numbers can be found using a variety of formulas.
The similarities and differences between the equations of conic sections as well as their
practical real-world uses.
Limit and continuity is essential to the study of calculus.
Required Materials:
The technology requirements for using the blendedschools.net tools are listed below:
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A standard, Internet-capable computer.
High Speed Internet Access (1MB/s per user if possible)
Windows XP / Mac OS 10.3 rated computer or newer
Java (download from http://.java.com)
Adobe FlashPlayer (download from http://.adobe.com)
Windows Media Player or Quicktime
Productivity Software (Microsoft Office or equivalent)
Speakers, Microphone
Attendance:
In order to succeed in this class, regular attendance is expected. This class will require a time
commitment each day from you, so be sure to log in and keep up. If you must miss class for an extended
period of time, please contact your instructor in advance to make arrangements.
Grading:
This course will contain assignments and tests and other activities. Your teacher will share the grading
policy with you. To see how many points each activity is worth in this class, click on the "My Grades" link.
Blackboard Information:
We will be using a Course Management System called Blackboard, which will allow you to access
information and communicate with class members on a 24 / 7 basis.
Access the Blackboard course by going to this website: https://blendedschools.blackboard.com
1. Enter your assigned user name
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If you do not know your username or password, contact your teacher or district contact person.
See who your school district’s contact person is by finding your district’s name on this web page:
http://www.blendedschools.net/members.php
3. Click on the course name under the Classes tab.
4. If you experience any problems, contact your teacher or the blendedschools.net Help Desk
at [email protected]
Your first task:
1. Read through this syllabus carefully!
2. Go to the Blackboard site and log in to our course. Navigate around the course to become
familiar with it.
3. Email you instructor with any questions you might have! Your teacher’s email address is:
Syllabus
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Content Topics
Use the table below to list the unit and lesson titles.
Unit 1- Trigonometric Functions and Graphs
Lesson 1: Radian and Degree Measure
Lesson 2: Trigonometric Functions: The Unit Circle
Lesson 3: Right Triangle Trigonometry
Lesson 4: Basic Trigonometric Identities
Lesson 5: Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle
Lesson 6: Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions
Lesson 7: Graphs of Other Trigonometric Functions
Unit 2- Trigonometric Equations and Identities
Lesson 1: Inverses of Trig Functions
Lesson 2: Solving Trigonometric Equations
Lesson 3: Sum and Difference Identities
Lesson 4: Double and Half Angle Identities
Lesson 5: Law of Sines
Lesson 6: Law of Cosines
Unit 3- Sequences and Series
Lesson 1: Sequences
Lesson 2: Series and Sigma Notation
Lesson 3: Arithmetic Sequences
Lesson 4: Artihmetic Series
Lesson 5: Geometric Sequence
Lesson 6: Geometric Series
Unit 4- Conic Sections
Lesson 1: Distance and Midpoint Formulas
Lesson 2: Circles
Lesson 3: Hyperbolas
Lesson 4: Parabolas
Lesson 5: Ellipses
Lesson 6: Solving Quadratic Systems of Equations
Lesson 7: Identifying the General Form of a Conic Section
Unit 5 – Introduction to Calculus
Lesson 1: Limits with Tables and Graphs
Lesson 2: Limits with Algebra
Lesson 3: One Sided Limits
Lesson 4: Continuity
Syllabus
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Pacing Guide
The instructor or student of this course can use the table below plan when each unit’s lessons should be
started and completed.
Unit / Lesson #
Syllabus
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Completion Date
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