Teacher:     Mr. J. Maniar                                                            

Books:        PreCalculus 40S Exercise Book, Replacement Cost $25.00

Provincial Standards Exams:          Semester 1 - Thursday, January 25, 2007

Contents:   

• Transformations

• Circular Functions

• Trigonometric Identities

• Exponents and Logs

• Permutations, Combinations, and Binomial Theorem

• Conics

• Probability

• Geometric Sequences

Assessment:         Final mark will consist of 70% term and 30% Provincial Exam. Students must write the Provincial exam – not writing it will earn a zero out of 30. Term mark will consist of assignments, labs, quizzes, tests, and work ethic. A major test will be scheduled approximately every two weeks.

General Comments:      This is a very fast moving and demanding course. It is imperative that students attend daily so appointments, etc. should not be scheduled during this class. Extra help is always available – if you do not understand a concept or an assignment, please seek a clarification immediately. I will be available most days Room 50 (Computer room) during lunch for extra help. See the other side of this sheet for comments from other students on how to succeed in this course.

Materials:  Loose-leaf, binder, graph paper, pencils, eraser, ruler, calculator (either a graphing calculator or a scientific calculator will be necessary).

Former Students have said, to be successful in this course, you need to:

Ø      Do homework regularly, it makes a difference

Ø      Study for tests

Ø      Do all the reviews

Ø      Listen and pay attention in class

Ø      Do your work daily

Ø      Come to class everyday

Ø      Don’t fall behind

Ø      Come at lunch for extra help

Ø      Review the stuff you learned in class

Ø      Always ask for help

Ø      Plan to do well on your tests

Ø      Don’t let yourself get behind

Ø      Seek help from anyone as long as it is promptly

Ø      Try not to get stressed and get behind

Ø      Study for all your tests, especially the exam

Ø      Actually work in the course

Ø      Look over your notes every night

Ø      Try to understand it as it is being taught

Ø      Don’t slack off

Ø      Study hard from the start

Ø      Ask questions as soon as you don’t get something

Ø      Even if you think you get it, go in for help at lunch

Ø      Attend class

Ø      Study and do homework

Ø      Concentrate

Ø      Ask 4 help if needed

Ø      Pay Attention

Ø      Do all your homework daily

Ø      Study regularly

Ø      Come to every class

Ø      Go for extra help if you don’t get something

Ø      Don’t miss any classes

Ø      Review notes regularly during the course

Ø      Study hard for all tests

Ø      Do homework the day it is assigned

Ø      Do not slack and try to make up later

Ø      Don’t get too busy with other stuff

Ø      Fix a problem right away

Ø      Identities are fun

Ø      Start off strong

Ø      Don’t give up

Ø      Take advantage of make-up tests

Ø      Do homework

Ø      Prepare well for tests

Ø      Review what you’ve learned each day