1. Mr. Eick
Room A206
Pre-calculus

2. Math
History
Mr. Eick (say as IKE)

3. WhereI live
Map of Suisun City CA, retrieved on Aug 21, 2011 from
website http://maps.google.com
Suisun
City
ACHS

4. My Doggies

5. My Doggies

6. Art Work

10. Halloween Costumes

13. What will we be
doing this year?

14. Main topics
• Functions (Chapters 1-3)
• Types of functions, graphs of functions, and function nota
• Transformations
• Complex numbers
• Rational Functions & Asymptotes
• Exponential & Logarithmic functions
• Trigonometry (Chapters 4-6)
• 6 basic trig functions – SOH CAH TOA
• Graphs of trig functions on coordinate plane
• Radians & The unit circle
• Trig identities & Proof
• Vectors and other Trig applications
• Systems of Equations/ Matrices (Chapters 7-8)
• Sequences, Series & Probability (Chapter 9)
• Various other topics / Calculus intro

15. • 70% Math Content & Critical Thinking (Tests & Quizzes)
• 15% Professionalism (Homework & Projects)
• 5 % Written Communication
• 5% Oral Communication (Group & Individual Presentations)
• 5% Collaboration (Class Discussions & Group Participation)
Grading

16. 1. Larson, Hostetler, Edwards:
Precalculus with limits 5th edition.
2. Various other resources – Websites, Worksheets, Videos,

17. What you will need to bring every day..
A. Notebook (Spiral notebook is best)
– For Warm ups , Notes, and homework
B. Ti-83 graphing calculator (or similar)
– A free computer version is available –see echo
– You must use an actual calculator on tests.
C. Pencils - I do not accept work in INK
Suggested (not required)
– Textbook
-- Graph Paper

18. • Class Rules
• Procedures

19. RULES

20. Following The Rules will result in . .
• Verbal acknowledgement
• A stress-free learning
environment
• A pleasant and orderly
classroom atmosphere

21. Rule # 1
If you are not present after the bell hasrung, you
willbe marked tardy.
Be in your assignedseatand begin working onthe
warmup activityassoon as classbegins.

22. Rule # 2
• Remain in your assignedseatunlesspermissionis
given by the teacher.

23. • Bring your notebook, pencils, calculator,and any
other required materialsto schooleach day.
Rule # 3

24. Rule # 4
• Laptops, Cellphones, MP3 players, and other electronic
devices are to be turned offand put away – except when
permission is given.
• Devices used during class will be confiscated.

25. Rule # 5
• Respect the schoolproperty andproperty of
others.
• Treateach personin this room withdignity and
respect.
• When someone isspeaking (especiallythe
teacher) we are allquiet andlistening.

26. Rule # 6
Follow all rules, procedures and policies
outlined in the ACHS and Napa Valley Unified
District handbooks.
Includes: Tardiness, hats, profanity, dress
code etc.

27. Special Guideline
Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please
respect the No Whining” Rule this semester.

28. Reminder # 2 - Action Plan Form
Reminder
Warning - Parental contact / conference
Disciplinary Action - Saturday School,
Friday detention, etc..
1
2
3
4
choose

29. Action Plan Form
1. What is the problem?
____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
_______________
2. What are the factors causing the problem?
(Please list all of the factors- and be specific)
___________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
_______________
3. What plan will you use to solve the problem?
____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Date: _____________________
Student Signature: __________________________________________________
Teacher Signature: ________________________

30. PROCEDURES

31. Entering the Room
• Please enter quietly.
• Take your seat.
• Take out your notebook.
• Begin the warm up assignment.

32. Algebra 2 Warm up
2.21.13
1. Find the sum of each series:
a.
b.
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5
1
1
3
k
k
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
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4
1
6
2
n
n

33. The Lame Joke of the day..
What happens when you get a bladder
infection?
And now it’s time for..
Urine Trouble.

34. When you are tardy . . .
Enter quietly!
Excused: Place excuse on my
desk
Unexcused: Apologize to class
Find your seat and begin working

35. Dismissal
• The teacher dismisses you, not the clock.
Leaving early, or lining up inside or the classroom
before dismissal is unacceptable.
• Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses
you with:
“Ok, I’ll see you tomorrow- Have a nice day.”
• Pick up all of your belongings and put all trash in the
proper place (i.e. not the floor)

36. Getting your Attention
When I want to get your attention, I will:
1. Ring my bell
Or 2. I will raise my hand and say
“Class, may I have your attention please.”
•Please stop whatever you are doing, quiet down, and
face me.
•When everyone is quiet, I will begin speaking.

37. Getting My Attention
When YOU want to get MY attention:
•Raise your hand
•Please wait for me to call on you, unless it is an
emergency.

38. When you are absent
•Check the Agenda in Echo for the days you were
absent.
•Any missed assignments will be listed there.
•Any make up quizzes, tests, or re-teaching
needs to be done during access period.
•See me when you return to check if there
were any handouts given in class.

39. Homework
• Homework will be assigned most nights.
• The assignment will be posted on the
agenda in ECHO for that day.
• The following day we will review major
problems.
• I cannot emphasis enough the importance
of PRACTICE!!

40. “Other” Procedures
These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis.
• Taking notes
• Turning in papers
• Assemblies
• Progress Reports
• Working Cooperatively/Group work
• Fire Drills/ Emergency
• Substitute Teacher

41. “This will be an amazing year!”
– Mr. Eick
“I truly believe in your potential and I
know that you have the ability to
succeed!”

42. Problem of the week
1. The problems will (usually) be posted on Fridays, and will (usually)
be due on the Monday 10 days later.
2. Each week one “winner” will be chosen from among the
submitted student solutions.
3. Points will be assigned to every submitted student solution, and at
the end of the quarter there will be a lottery in which 3 students
will receive prizes , and where a student’s chances of winning is
proportional to the number of points accumulated by the student.
4. Students submitting solutions must obtain their solutions through
their own work.
5. “Problem of the Week Party” at end of semester.