1. Honors Analysis COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in pre-calculus, mathematical techniques and applications to prepare students for AP Calculus-BC level.
Moving at an honors pace, the main topics are
1st Semester: advanced algebra, probability, statistics
2nd Semester: trigonometry, sequences and series, limits and an introduction to calculus
Students electing this course should have completed Honors Algebra 2 and Honors Geometry with solid grades.

2. *Goal is to take the AP Exam and place out of Calc 1 in college
FOLLOW-UP COURSE
A or B AP Calculus-BC level
*Goal is to take the AP Exam and place out of Calc 1 and possibly Calc 2 in college
A or B AP Calculus- AB level
*Goal is to take the AP Exam and place out of Calc 1 in college
B or C Accelerated Calculus
*Goal is to gain exposure at a less demanding pace for preparation for taking
college calculus or for strong performance on your college’s placement test
Electives AP Statistics
Accelerated Statistics
Computer Science

3. GRADING 10% 7.5% 80% 60% 0% 25% Homework Tests Other Midterm/Final
Grades are calculated based on percentages in the following areas: Please access the parent portal for grade status.
CATEGORY
WEIGHT
(1st /3rd MP)
WEIGHT (2nd/4th MP)
Homework
10%
7.5%
Tests
80%
60%
Other
Midterm/Final 0%
25%

4. QUIZZES and TESTS
Quizzes are formative assessments intended as a check point student learning. They are short and of small point value. Most quizzes will not be announced.
Tests are summative assessments given after each chapter or group of sections within a chapter. All tests will be announced.

5. HOMEWORK
Assignments will be checked sporadic for effort and completion.
A homework grade will be given with each quiz.
It will count approximately 10% of the MP grade
Homework is an INTERGAL component for success in this course.

6. MIDTERM /FINAL EXAMS
Midterm/Final Exams are District Exams administered in January and June, respectively.
They are entirely multiple choice with both a calculator and non-calculator portion.
These exams count as 25% of 2nd and 4th Marking Period Grade.

7. COMMUNICATION
Parent Portal…create an account if you do not yet have one
INTERIMS …approximately 4½ weeks into the marking period
is your BEST bet for initial contact
Call… CRHS - South Math

8. Homework is a Process
1. Review and use your notes from class to refresh your memory on how to do the problems 2. Work on the assignment referring back to your notes frequently. Have your notes open and next to you as you work.

9. Homework is a Process
3. Check answers to see which problems need to be reworked. Then, rework them using your notes to guide you. Always ask yourself these questions first: Am I on the right page? Am I doing the right problem? Did I copy the problem correctly? Did I answer the question being asked? 4. Identify questions to be addressed in the classroom… circle problem, “X” them, list problem, jot down specific questions. 5. Ask these questions in class.

10. Homework is a Process
6. Really listen to the answer, make corrections, make a note of the error you made, make a change in your thought process and in your approach for success in future practice and on upcoming quizzes and tests. 7. Make a personal note of your discoveries in your class notes. 8. After this, if you are still confused, attend clinic bringing the questions with which you are struggling.