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High School Calculus
Syllabus
Mr. Ruffing
 

Purpose:  This course offers the advanced third or fourth year math student a refresher course in Algebra II, Trigonometry, and Analytical Geometry and a basic understanding of the principles of Calculus. It is primarily designed as an extremely broad background for the student entering a college level Calculus course in the next year.

 

Objectives:

At the completion of this course the student will be able to:

 
  1. Apply Analytical Geometry in appropriate situations;
  2. Use the basic techniques of differentiation and integration in solving problems involving two variables;
  3. Apply differentiation and integration in the solution of certain problems.

 

Course Outline:
  1. Algebra II review
  2. Trigonometry review
  3. Exponentials & Logs
  4. Limits & Derivatives

  1. Differentiation Rules

  2. Applications of Differentiation

  3. Integrals

  4. Applications of Integration

 

Class Procedures:  The major activities of the class will be lecture and student participation through problem solving (notes and HW).  Homework problems will be assigned practically on a daily basis and students are encouraged to ask questions about those problems that were difficult for them to complete or master.

 

Grading:  The quarter grade will be determined as follows:

Homework (10%):
  • check for completed work - not correct answers
  • MUST show work along with answer
  • NO late assignments
   
   
Quizzes (30%):
  • given regularly and typically unannounced
  • usually 20 points
  • a quiz that is missed must be made-up the next day
   
Tests (60%):
  • approximately every three weeks
  • announced and cumulative
  • usually 100 points
  • a test that is missed must be made-up the next day; if it is not made-up within one week of returning; a grade equivalent to one-half of the lowest test grade for the quarter will be assigned
   
Grade Calculation:
  • test average     x  60  =  A
  • quiz average    x  30  =   B
  • HW average    x  10  =  C
  • QUARTER GRADE = A + B + C

       * a final grade of 0.5% or greater will be raised

 

Materials Needed: The textbook, pencil, calculator, and notebook - EVERYDAY!
A TI-83 graphing calculator may be rented for $5 to use all year. Batteries will not be supplied.

 

Policies:
  1. Please respect others in the class - when someone is speaking, please be quiet.
  2. Any time a student is caught studying for another class without my permission the material is confiscated for one day.
  3. You are encouraged to see me before or after class if you need extra help. You should not wait too long and dig yourself in a DEEEEEP hole!

 

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