Welcome to PRECALCULUS

What do you Need? You will need the following items for this course: Graphing Calculator - Required (TI83+/84+ recommended) Notebook - 2 or 3 subject, college-ruled Binder or Folder for tables, handouts, notes, etc. Pencil, pen, highlighter Strong work ethic and a willingness to ask for help!

Your Textbook Available as an ebook at: Webassign.net Class Key: Glenridge.nj93840138

Course Websites I will be posting all powerpoint presentations on my webpage Class Code for Google Classroom is: apddz0 Webassign also includes tutorial videos, worked out solutions for selected problems, plenty of practice and self-assessment

Expectations My hope is you will be successful in the course My goal is for you to understand Precalculus and how it plays a role in your current and future life. My hope is you will be successful in the course My expectation is that you will put forth the effort necessary to be successful in a college-prep course. Just remember: “Nothing will work unless you do.” Maya Angelou

THE NITTY GRITTY HOMEWORK: DO IT IN YOUR NOTEBOOK GRADING: TOTAL POINTS BASED ON HOMEWORK, PROJECTS, AND ASSESSMENTS

BE AWARE TO AVOID THE FOLLOWING: HONOR CODE BE AWARE TO AVOID THE FOLLOWING: Cheating – Cheating includes the actual giving or receiving of any unauthorized aid or assistance or the actual giving or receiving of any unfair advantage on any form of academic work, that is homework or testing. HOWEVER: Collaboration: Students are encouraged to work together and help each other understand homework questions and class work. “Understand together. Write it up alone.”

MRS. MCARTHY’S RULES & POLICIES SIMPLY: Be on Time A DETAILED Be Prepared DISCUSSION OF MY Be Respectful POLICIES CAN BE FOUND Be Honest ON MY WEBPAGE. Be Attentive READ & RETURN Be a Risk Taker SIGN-OFF SHEET! Follow school rules.

What Is PRECALCULUS?

WE WILL START WITH CHAPTER 14 AND THE STUDY OF PROBABILITY & STATISTICS