University City High School

 Course: PrecalInstructor: Mr. Chenoweth

Room: 424 Ext: 145Phone: (858) 457-3040

Email: bchenoweth@sandi.net

Class Website: http://schoolrack.com/brianchenoweth

School Website http://sandi.net/universitycity

Pre-CalculusPre Calculus is a college prep

math course requiring mature, responsible learners.

Course includes concepts of advanced algebra and trigonometry in preparation for a study of analytic geometry and calculus. Prerequisite: A, B or C in Intermediate Algebra.

Course TopicsGraphs, Functions and ModelsPolynomial and Rational FunctionsExponential and Logarithmic

FunctionsTrigonometric Functions

Course is broken up into to different topics. Semester one is advanced algebra and semester two is trigonometry.

Course MaterialsText: PRE CALCULUS (Blitzer)A notebook used only for Pre

Calculus and graph paper. Your own scientific calculator, not

your smart phone!

Class website

http://schoolrack.com/brianchenoweth

How to succeed in math classTake good notesRewrite your notes neatly in a separate

notebook while reviewing them for understanding

Pay attention during lessonsActively listen in class, ask questionsBe an active learner not passiveMake good use of class timeTake advantage of test reviewsSolve extra problems for practiceTake advantage of Youtube for lessons.

Sizing Up Your Teacher!

A little quiz for fun to see how well you’ve sized me up already!Note: This may be the only time I ever talk about myself all year

Is Mr. Chenoweth Married?

Yes No

Yes!

Does Mr. Chenowth have a dog?

Has Mr. C taught for:1-5 years5-9 years10-15 yearsMore than 15

This is teaching year 14

Answer is 10-15

All 13 years at UCHS

Mr. Chenoweth was born in:ArizonaCaliforniaNevadaIdaho

California!

Mr. Chenoweth does not like to:Fly RC aircraftPlay golfWeight trainFish

Play Golf

Mr. Chenoweth plays:PianoViolinGuitarSaxophoneHarmonica

Guitar

Mr. Chenoweth served in:

ArmyNavyAir Force MarinesCoast Guard

US Navy

Mr. Chenoweth’s degree is in:PhysicsMathematicsPsychologyHistoryEngineeringBiology

Mr. Chenoweth’s went to:CalSDSUUCSBUCLAUCSD

Everyone grab your stuff and stand up. Take 2 minutes to wander around and talk, then find a different seat.

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