NAME:
Sue Ann Adamson
SCHOOL:
Paxon School for Advanced Studies
CLASS:
Pre-IB Algebra 2; IB Pre-Calculus
SCHOOL PHONE & EMAIL:
693-7583 ext. 158 & email: adamsons@duvalschools.org
Ms. Adamson has a B. S. degree in secondary education mathematics from Ball
State University, well known for its teacher college. She also holds a
Master's of Arts in Math Education from Ball State University.
As she enters her 34th year of teaching, Ms. Adamson is even more excited
about this school year than any other year. This is going to be a great year
as we prepare for your future, not our past.
Upon completion of the Algebra 2 course, student should be able to:
1) Solve written problems in all curricular areas
2) Use a graphing calculator to represent functions and interpret
intercepts, maximum and minimum values
3) Demonstrate mastery of basic algebraic skills (exponents, factoring,
solving equations), relations and functions, linear equations and
functions, quadratic equations and functions, exponential and
logarithmic equations and functions
4) Demonstrate writing skills in explaining solutions to problems
5) Solve problems incorporating equations of line, simple and compound
probabilities and quadratic equations in standard form
Course Description for Pre-Calculus:
Success in college level mathematics (including calculus) begins with a good
understanding of algebra and trigonometry. The goal of this course is to
develop this
understanding. Although we review some of the basic concepts developed in
algebra, we assume
that students in this course have an exemplary background of two years of
algebra and one year of
geometry. Examples, exercises and activities provide a real-life context to
help students grasp
mathematical concepts. Technology is utilized throughout the course. These
are the topics we will
cover in Pre-Calculus as determined by the Duval County Schools.
1. Polynomial and Rational Functions
2. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
3. Basic Conics
4. Circular and Trigonometric Functions
5. Trigonometric Identities
6. Oblique Triangles
7. Vectors
8. Parametric and Polar Equations
