Course+Expectations

Honors Precalculus is a fast moving course that studies analysis of functions, including an in- depth study of trigonometry, to prepare students for Advanced Calculus.
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Cary Academy distributes your tablet pc. You will also need a graphing calculator. The TI 84+ is recommended. I expect students to take notes in class. This is a very important strategy for success. A three-ring binder is preferred over a spiral as many handouts that are three hole punched will be distributed and this is where they should be kept. To take notes using the tablet pc "One Note" or pencil and paper is recommended.
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**All tests and work that is collected must be in PENCIL. This will count for 2 points on assignments and assessments.


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__Categories : __ Tests and Quizzes, Homework/Classwork, SAT/Worksheets.

__Averaging __: Your grade is computed using total points. Total points possible to receive divided by points you have received on all of your work.

Classwork, Showing work to go with the mathematics, drawing and marking given information on diagrams, doing work at the board, and using pencil on assignments all have credit (points) associated with them. I expect you to treat each other with respect in and out of class. <span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Please be positive and constructive in class and remember not to disrupt others and their learning. “Please” and “Thank you” are always appreciated. Please also note: part of <span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">your hw grade reflects your overall classwork. Therefore, if necessary, I may deduct points from your grade that day for behavior.

__<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Homework __<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> : In general, I encourage you to work together on mathematics. Your work should still be your own and copying someone else's or the answer from the back of the book is not acceptable. However, discussing problems, helping each other, checking problems in the back of the book to see if you are doing them correctly and redoing them if necessary are all acceptable strategies in this class.

__<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Late Work __<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">: Work that is late will be accepted but with a 50% penalty.