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Calculus – level 3 – 1 credit Responsibility
Fall 2012
Textbook: Calculus 9th edition
Author: Larson, Hostetler, Edwards
Publisher: Heath
Prerequisite: Algebra III and Trigonometry
Course Description:
Calculus is a college preparation course with topics which include functions, limits and continuity, derivatives, integration, and the applications of these topics.
Rules and Expectations:
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Be in class on time
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Be prepared
Pencils (work completed in ink will not be accepted)
Paper
Covered text
Notebook
- S.D.H.S. student handbook rules will be enforced
- Turn in work on time. (Late work will not be accepted)
- Any form of cheating will result in a grade of 0%.
- Each assignment must include your name, date assigned, and the page number.
- Students who miss class on a scheduled test date will be required to take the test on the next class period when they return to school. This test may not be in the same format as the missed test, but will cover the same concepts.
- Students who communicate during a test or quiz will have 10% deducted from their test or quiz score.
Required Materials:
- Pencils
- Paper
- Graphing Calculator (TI- 83 provided)
- Small three-ring notebook with 4 sections
Vocabulary
Class notes
Homework
Quizzes
Assessments:
All students enrolled in Calculus are required to take a county developed final exam.
Grading:
Course Grade:
- Homework and Classwork 25%
- Quizzes 30%
- Tests 40%
- Midterm exam 5%
Final Grade:
- Course grade 90%
- Final exam 10%
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