1. Welcome to PRECALCULUS

2. 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!

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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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.”

8. 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.

9. What Is PRECALCULUS?

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