Analysis BC

Mrs. Bailey

Course Rationale

The Analysis BC course is designed to provide a thorough treatment of trigonometry and analytic geometry required for AP Calculus BC. Topics covered include trigonometric functions, right triangle trig., graphing of trig. functions, identities, inverse functions, trig. equations, oblique triangles, complex numbers and DeMoivre’s Theorem, vectors, graphing functions, transformations and modeling, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, parametric equations, series, sequences, and mathematical induction, polar equations, limits, graphing, as well as an introduction into derivatives.

Goals

• Develop analytical thinking skills • Build problem solving skills • Prepare them to take Calculus BC next year.

Materials Needed

• 3-ring binder with loose leaf and

graph paper

• Graphing Calculator (TI-83 or 84 recommended) • Textbook may be kept at home

Grading

• Class Participation/Assignments • Homework Assignments • Unit Tests & Quizzes • Midterm & Final Exam

AB vs. BC

• Analysis BC > Calc BC » Analysis BC is an honors level » Analysis BC thoroughly covers limits and in introduction into derivatives by the end of the year and does many topics in trig in much greater depth, so it travels at a significantly faster pace. (we do about a month worth of extra topics) » Calc BC (AP course) studies both Calc 1 & Calc 2 in a single year.

• Analysis AB> Calc AB » Analysis AB is an honors level » Analysis AB does not cover some trig topics nor limits as rigorously nor has an intro into derivatives.

» Calc AB (AP course) studies only Calc 1

SAT Subject Test: Math 2

the Math 2 subject test so they can take or thought they would need it for colleges they may be applying to in the future. spring break or earlier to avoid a late fee.)

Extra Help Locations/Times at CHS

Mrs. Bailey –after school 2:20-2:45 by appointment Achievement Center – Room 264 all periods NHS tutors can be set up through guidance as well.

Questions?

Email: Voicemail: [email protected]

610-240-2307