AP Precalculus, Precalculus, PSAT, & College Algebra

Parents and Students,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!  I look forward to interacting with each one of you.  With so many wonderful students coming into my classes, I anticipate learning just as much from you, as you will from me.  We will be working hard throughout the year, and I know you will meet the challenges that will face you.  Know that I am here not only to teach you, but to support you in your success.

Course Descriptions

Advanced Precalculus and Precalculus

In Precalculus, students continue to build on the K-8, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry foundations as they expand their understanding through other mathematical experiences. Students use symbolic reasoning and analytical methods to represent mathematical situations, to express generalizations, and to study mathematical concepts and the relationships among them. Students use functions, equations, and limits as useful tools for expressing generalizations and as means for analyzing and understanding a broad variety of mathematical relationships. Students also use functions as well as symbolic reasoning to represent and connect ideas in geometry, probability, statistics, trigonometry, and calculus and to model physical situations.  As students do mathematics, they continually use problem-solving, language and communication, connections within and outside mathematics, and reasoning (justification and proof). Students also use multiple representations, technology, applications and modeling, and numerical fluency in problem-solving contexts.

PSAT

This literature, writing(grammar), and math course is about developing critical reading, writing, math skills to better prepare students for the PSAT/SAT exam. This class will challenge students with critical reading and math and equip students with effective discussion skills. This course will also teach students strategies to help prepare them for the SAT College Entrance Exam.

College Algebra

This course offers an in-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be included.

AP Precalculus Syllabus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tv62c2arXLz8U_-Jw7hMSJvq6k-31xLW/view?usp=sharing

Precalculus Syllabus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s-EX_wzBRHFY5p0o10MJ-hIY4Ipk_LIa/view?usp=sharing

PSAT Syllabus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mmxbYw47kcGR91Q9k6wKeDfI66QaNuGA/view?usp=sharing