Textbook name:  Calculus with Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry – Saxon

Course Objective: 

This course is designed to reinforce and build upon advanced algebraic, trigonometric, and analytical geometric concepts and introduce basic calculus while at the same time the student will develop both critical thinking and problem solving skills.  By the end of the course students will have the understanding of the fundamentals of calculus that is necessary for success in upper-division mathematics courses.

Goals: 

By the end of this course students should have a good concept of the following topics:  limits, continuity, the derivative, differentiability, integrals, Pythagorean identities, logarithms, conic sections, and word problems involving motion.

Christian Worldview: 

Bible verses are incorporated and discussed within the curriculum and verses that relate to biblical mathematics and “math concepts and numbers” are also discussed with students.  The use of God’s Word, wisdom, and discernment through the help of the Holy Spirit is discussed when examining current and future critical thinking and problem solving skills. 

Grading: 

After the first week of school, students take a test every five-class periods.  Tests make up approximately 70% of their grade while homework makes up approximately the other 30%.  Each quarter makes up 42.5% of their semester grade (85% for both quarters) and the semester final exam makes up 15% of the semester grade.

Homework: 

Homework is assigned daily and is worth 10 points.  Students earn a percentage grade for each assignment.  Students can earn up to 5 percentage points (in class) for correcting homework problems that were done incorrectly.  Homework is due two days after it is assigned.  This allows the student (particularly if involved in outside activities) the opportunity to ask questions the next day in class and complete homework on time.  Students who turn in late homework will lose 20% on that particular assignment and an additional 10% for each day thereafter, until submitted.

Expectations: 

Students are expected to come to class ready to work and ready to learn and to behave in a way that provides for themselves and others a positive environment for learning and working.

Materials/Supplies:  Paper, graphing paper, sharpened pencils, ruler, compass, protractor, scientific and graphing calculator.

Erin Patrick
e-mail: epatrick@centralchristianschool.net