Precalculus

Notes are intended to compliment the current text in use at McNeil High School
Precalculus, Enhanced with Graphing Utilities, Texas Edition
By Michael Sullivan and Michael Sullivan, III

FALL SEMESTER

Fundamentals

MATHXL FOR SCHOOL – where to find it on line and where are all the assignments!

Algebra II Review
Annotated Notes


Chapter 2:  Functions and Their Graphs
All assignments are due at the start of the next class period.  The first assignments of this school year will be completed on paper: 

Current assignments are currently not available on Mathxl, the precalculus online homework program.  For full credit, use separate paper:   please write your full name, class period, and identify the assignment with chapter.section number.  Write out each problem, show all work and circle the answer.

Lesson 2.1 and Lesson 2.2 Functions and 2.2 The Graph of a Function
Mathxl Homework 2.1 and 2.2
Solutions 2.1 2.2
Mathxl -Textbook Homework 2.3 and 2.4
Solutions Textbook 2.3 and 2.4
Mathxl – Textbook Homework 2.5
Solutions 2.5
Annotated Notes
Video Lesson 2.1 and 2.2
Lesson 2.3 and Lesson 2.4 Properties of Functions,   2.4  Piecewise and Greatest Integer Functions
Annotated Notes 2.3 and 2.4
Video Lesson 2.3 and 2.4
Lesson 2.5  Graphing Techniques:  Transformations
Annotated Notes 2.5
Video Lesson 2.5
In-class Transformation Practice
Annotated Transformation Practicemrssnowsmath.com/…/chapter2review.2023r.pdf
2.5 Homework Worksheet
Chapter 2 Review
Review Solutions 


Chapter 4:  Polynomial and Rational Functions

Lesson 4.1 Polynomial Functions and Model
Annotated Notes
Video Lesson 4.1
Lesson 4.2 The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function
Lesson 4.3 Complex Zeros; Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Annotated Notes 4.2 and 4.3
Video Lesson 4.2 and 4.3
Lesson 4.4 and Lesson 4.5 4.4 Properties of Rational Functions and.4.5 The Graphs of a Rational Function
Annotated Notes 4.4 and 4.5
Video Lesson 4.4 and 4.5
Lesson 4.6 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
Annotated Notes 4.6
Video Lesson 4.6
Chapter 4 Spiral Ch 2 Review   Updated 9/2023
Spiral Review Solutions   


Chapter 6 Trigonometric Functions

Quizlet Links:
Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Radian Values Practice with radians from the unit circle; flashcards and more
Unit Circle practice page  2 unit circles for drill practice

Lesson 6.1 and 6.2 Part 1 Angles and Their Measure, The Unit Circle
Annotated Notes 6.1 And 6.2 Part 1
Video Lesson6.1 and 6.2 part 1
Lesson 6.1 and 6.2 Part 2 Trigonometric Functions: Unit Circle Approach
Annotated Notes 6.1 and 6-2 Part2
Video Lesson 6.1 and 6.2 part 2
2 Unit Circles  Practice Form
Lesson 6.3 Properties of the Trigonometric Functions
Annotated Notes
Video Lesson 6.3
Review 6.1-6.3
Chapter 6.1-6.3 Review Solutions  

Unit Circle Chart – In Order
Lesson 6.4 Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions
Annotated Notes 6.4
Video Lesson 6.4
Worksheet6.4
Lesson 6.5 Graphs of Secant and Cosecant Functions
Annotated Notes 6.5 Part 1
Lesson 6.5 Graphs of Tangent and Cotangent Functions
Annotated Notes 6.5 Part 2
Worksheet 6.5  Worksheet for: secant, Cosecant, Tangent and Cotangent Functions
Video Lesson 6.5  this covers both part 1 and part 2:  Secant, Cosecant, Tangent and Cotangent Functions
Lesson 6.6 Phase Shift
Annotated Notes 6.6
Video Lesson 6.6
Lesson 8.5 Simple Harmonic Motion
Annotated Notes 8.5
Video Lesson 8.5
 “The Ferris Wheel Problem”  Video showing Simple Harmonic Motion
Spiral Review 6.1-6.6, 8.5  
Spiral Review Solutions


Chapter 5

Lesson 5.1 and Lesson 5.2 Composite Functions and One-to-One Functions, Inverse Functions
Annotated Notes 5.1 and 5.2
Video Lesson 5.1 and 5.2


Chapter 7

Lesson 7.1 and 7.2  The Inverse Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions and The Inverse Trigonometric Function, Continued 7.1 and 7.2
Annotated Notes
Video Lesson
7.1 Extra Examples
Lesson 7.3 Trigonometric Equations
Annotated Notes 7.3
Video Lesson 7.3
Review 5.1-5.2  and 7.1-7.3
Review 7.1-7.3 Solutions
(revised 11/2/2019)

Unit Circle Sine, Cosine and Tangent values – Quizlet   link to a quizlet that has flash cards
for our unit circle values.  The “Learn” link will quiz you with the flash cards out of order.

Trigonometric Identities Reference Sheet
The first page will need to be memorized!
Lesson 7.4 Trigonometric Identities
Annotated Notes 7youtube.com/watch.4
Lesson 7.4
Worksheet Proofs Trig Identities  fall 2022 we are only doing the odd problems.  The even are available for additional practice
Lesson 7.5 Sum and Difference Formulas
Annotated Notes 7.5
Video Lesson 7.5
Lesson 7.6 Double-angle and Half-angle Formulas
Annotated Notes 7.6
Video Lesson 7.6
Review Spiral 5.1-2, 7.1-3 7.4-7.5
Review Answers
  Corrected!

 

 Chapter 10

Lesson 10.1 and 10.2 Conics and the Parabola
Annotated Notes 10.1 and 10.2  (also has a brief discussion of circles)
Video Lesson 10.1 and 10.2

Lesson 10.3 The Ellipse
Annotated Notes 10.3
Lesson 10.4 The Hyperbola
Annotated Notes 10.4
Lesson 10.7 Plane Curves and Parametric Equations
Annotated Notes 10.7

Review Chapter 10  10.4, hyperbola is not included in this review, and only covers the parabola and ellipse centered about the origin.
Review Solutions

 

Fall Final Exam Review
Fall Final Exam solutions

GUIDELINE FOR NOTECARD

This link will take you to an excel spreadsheet that will allow you to take your averages for either fall or spring semester and see what you need for the grading period or final to pass class.  This is designed for the grading cycles at McNeil High School.
“WHAT IF…”GRADE CHECK  for Fall and Spring Semesters

SPRING SEMESTER 

 

Chapter 8
Lesson 8.1 Right Triangle Trigonometry; Applications
Annotated Notes 8.1
Video 8.1
Trigonometry Applications Worksheet
Lesson 8.2 The Law of Sines
Lesson 8.2 The Ambiguous Case Example
Annotated Notes 8.2
Video 8.2
Lesson 8.3 The Law of Cosines
Lesson 8.4 Area of a Triangle
Annotated Notes 8.3 and 8.4
Video 8.3 and 8.4

Review Chapter 8

Review Chapter  Solutions  

Lesson 8.5 Simple Harmonic Motion (presented in the fall with Chapter 6)
Annotated Notes 8.5 are located with Chapter 6


Chapter 9
Lesson 9.1 Polar Coordinates
Annotated Notes 9.1
Video Lesson 9.1
Lesson 9.2 Polar Equations and Graphs
Annotated Notes .9.2
Video Lesson 9.2
Limacon Examples

Polar Graph Paper
Lesson 9.4 Vectors
Video Lesson 9.4
Annotated Notes 9.4
9.4 Static Equilibrium Problem #19 example

Lesson 9.5 The Dot Product
Annotated Notes 9.5
Video Lesson 9.5
Spiral Ch 8 and 9 Review
Spiral Review Solutions


 


Chapter 5 and 11.5
Lesson5.3 Exponential Functions
Annotated Notes 5.3 and corrected
Video Lesson 5.3
Lesson 5.4 Logarithmic Functions and
Lesson 5.5 Properties of Logarithms
Annotated Notes 5.4 and 5.5
Video Lesson 5.4
Video Lesson 5.5

Lesson 5.6 Logarithmic and Exponential Equations
Annotated Notes 5.6
Video Lesson 5.6
Lesson 5.7 and Lesson 5.8 Financial Models  and Exponential Growth and Decay Models
Annotated Notes 5.7 and 5.8
Video Lesson 5.7 
Video Lesson 5.8
Chapter 5 Review 
Review Solutions Chapter 5

Extra Lessons 11.5 and Rational Expressions
Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
Annotated Notes
Video Lesson Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions 

Annotated Notes
Video Lesson Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions

Lesson 11.5 Partial Fraction Decomposition
Annotated Notes 11.5
Video Lesson 11.5 


Chapter  12
Lesson 12.1 Sequences
Annotated Notes 12.1
Video Lesson
Lesson 12.2 Arithmetic Sequences
Annotated Notes 12.2
Video Lesson
Lesson 12.3 Geometric Sequences
Lesson 12.3 Lecture Notes modified for voice over lecture
Annotated Notes 12.3
Video Lesson
Lesson 12.4 Mathematical Induction
Lesson 12.4 Lecture Notes modified for voice over lecture
Annotated Notes 12.4
12.4 Homework Worksheet
Lesson 12.5 The Binomial Theorem
Lesson 12.5 Lecture Notes modified for voice over lecture
Annotated Notes 12.5
Video Lesson
Review Chapter 12    

Solutions Review Ch 12 and 11.5  if you want credit for the review, make sure you show your work,  copying these answers will result in a 0%


Chapter 14 –  A Preview of Calculus 

Lesson 14.1 Finding Limits Using Tables and Graphs
Annotated Notes 14.1
 Video Lecture 14.1
14.1 Worksheet

Lesson 14.2 Algebra Techniques for Finding Limits
 Video Lecture 14.2
Annotated Notes 14.2
14.2 Worksheet

Lesson 14.3 The Tangent Problem:  The Derivative
Annotated Notes 14.3
*   Video Lecture 14.3
14.3 Worksheet
Helpful videos for visualizing secant lines morphing into a tangent line:
The Tangent Line and the Derivative 
an 11 minute video, all is very good, the definition by derivative starts at 4 minutes.
Applet:  Ordinary Derivative by Limit Definition  as an interactive applet to let the student see as the distance between points goes to zero,  the secant line becomes the tangent line.

Lesson 14.4  Limits at Infinity
Annotated Notes 14.4
14.4 Worksheet
*   Video Lecture 14.4

Lesson 14.5 The Area Problem:  The Integral
Annotated Notes 14.5
14.5 Worksheet
*   Video Lecture 14.5

Solutions to Chapter 14 practice problems

14.3, problem #7: correct answer is f'(x)=-5

Spiral Review Chapter 14 and Chapter 12 -remember, no work no credit!!
Review Ch 12 and 14 Solutions

Chapter 10 notes locate here are abridged lessons for Spring 2024
notes showing the center or vertices not at the origin may be found in the fall notes above

Chapter 10 Spring 2024
Lesson 10.2   
The Parabola
Annotated Notes 10.2
Lesson 10.3 
The Ellipse
Annotated Notes 10.3
Lesson 10.4 
The Hyperbola
Annotated Notes 10.4
Lesson 10.7 
Plane Curves and Parametric Equations
Annotated Notes 10.7
Chapter Review
Chapter Review Solutions

Note Card For Precalculus Final
All students, whether exempting the final exam or not,  are required to complete the Final Exam Review.  Work must be shown for credit.  

Spring Final Exam Review  spring 2024
Spring Final Review Solutions  spring 2024      

Other Notes


Intro to Calculus
Lesson on Derivatives and Integration
Annotated Notes Derivatives
Worksheet #1 –
Product and Quotient Rules
Worksheet #2 Chain Rule
Chain Rule Notes
Worksheet #3 Integrals
Integral Notes

This link will take you to an excel spreadsheet that will allow you to take your averages for either fall or spring semester and see what you need for the grading period or final to pass class.  This is designed for the grading cycles at McNeil High School.
“WHAT IF…”GRADE CHECK for 2020-2021 School Year