This course develops students’ ability to recognize, represent, and solve problems involving relations among quantitative variables. Key functions studied are linear, exponential, power and periodic functions using graphic, numeric and symbolic representations. Students will also develop the ability to analyze data, to recognize and measure variation and to understand the patterns that underlie probabilistic situations

This course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement Calculus Exam. It covers limits, differential calculus, and integral calculus. Terminology, theory, notation, and in-depth problems guide students through a rigorous study of calculus. Extensive use of the graphing calculator will be involved throughout the year.

Students will review and extend their knowledge of linear, quadratic, exponenetial, logarithmic, polynomial, trigonometric, step, and absolute value functions. Students will apply elements of probability, theory, and concepts of statistical design to interpret statistical findings. Other skills emphasized include imporving arithmetic skills, algebraic maniputlation, solving equations without calculators, and solving systems of equations.

This course is designed to prepare students with tools necessary to be successful when taking the MCA II. Students will learn test-taking skills and be exposed to the MCA II testing format in addition to learning how to use the TI-83 graphing calculator. Students will work on practice tests and study key components of the MCA II exam.

Course Standards (MCA II):
Computation, Probability, Data Analysis and Statistics, Spatial Sense, Geometry, Measurement, Simplifying, Linear equations, Quadratics, Exponential equations, Systems of equations and Formulas

Woodbury High School
Ms. Den Herder