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PRECALCULUSBarb Dobbert
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PRECALCULUSBarb Dobbert
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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!! ([email protected]) 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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