BIO

Joy Rhodes, a charter member of The American Association of Chemistry Teachers, has a life-long fascination and appreciation for all the many aspects of God’s creation. She has been happily married to Larry for thirty-four years. They have shared the adventures of homeschooling four wonderful children and have enjoyed traveling together from the rocky roads of Guatemala to the icy mountains of Alaska. But no matter where they go, they are always eager to return to their home on a small farm in the rolling hills of Maury County. Joy started tutoring math when she was fifteen years old and has been teaching homeschool classes for the past thirty-two years. Joy finds great satisfaction in teaching science and math and in helping her students develop critical thinking skills. Whether explaining stoichiometry or leading a class in exciting experiments, Joy delights in leading her students in exploring the wonders of the world. Joy is currently pursuing a master’s in Mathematics Education at MTSU. She looks forward to all that she and her students will learn together this year.

Pre-Calculus                    

32 WEEK CLASS
*Requires Algebra 2


Tutor Name: Joy Rhodes

Course Name: Pre-calculus

Required Text: 

-Teaching Textbooks (TT) Pre-Calculus 4.0
(Link for TT is  https://www.teachingtextbooks.com/pre-calculus-version4.html)
TT (the 4.0) is an online subscription that lasts for 12 months

OR

-Teaching Textbooks 2.0 is available for those who have problems with their internet connections or simply prefer a physical product. You can buy just the books or the complete set with DVDs (Windows only).

Other Materials:

-Texas Instruments TI83 or TI84 graphing calculator required

Notes about Class & Curriculum

The 4.0 products were designed for computer, phone and tablet use. It can be used offline (for up to 6 lessons at a time without reconnecting to TT servers).

  • I will provide supplemental material that enhances the curriculum. 

  • Students are expected to read the material and do assigned work prior to class so that they come prepared with questions about the material and are ready to discuss what is being taught.

  • In class, I will go over main points of each Chapter stressing the things that are needed for tests and help students work and understand difficult problems.

  • Curriculum provides over 150 hours of multimedia instruction and online textbook with answer key

  • Students have access to an eBook so no physical book is required.

  • All grades are stored permanently on our servers and can be accessed anytime from anywhere (even after a subscription has ended).

  • Parents can turn on or off the hints and second chances features.

Copy/Supply Fee: $30

Minimum Number of Students: 5

Maximum Number of Students: 18

Course Description/Outline/Objectives: 

Teaching Textbook’s Precalculus fills in the holes for Algebra 2, rounding out students’ algebra background and preparing them for work in calculus. We will also preview the amazing field of calculus with its many real-life applications. We will build a toolbox of skills that will equip students for further math work in college algebra or calculus, including the following topics:

Function Basics
Polynomial Functions
Rational Functions
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Radical Functions
Triangle Trigonometry
Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometric Identities
Vectors and Polar Coordinates
Systems, Matrix and Determinants
Analytic Geometry
Sequences, Probability, Statistics
Introduction to Calculus

Expected Weekly Time Commitment for Homework:  5+ hours per week.

Prerequisites: Geometry and Algebra II

Recommended Grade Level(s) for this class: 11th – 12th

Estimated Difficulty Level of course for average student: Above average

Rate for Additional Private Tutoring: $50/hour

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