Welcome to Pine Tree High School and the mathematics course(s) that you have chosen to enhance your academic foundation for college. I am a graduate of Texas A&M University with certification in the teaching areas of mathematics and English. I have been teaching Algebra II and Calculus at PTHS since 1980 and have endeavored to structure these courses to give you a math background rich in problem solving strategies for your future scholastic choices. I also serve as the UIL Academic coordinator and as the UIL Math-Science team coach.
My email address is bedmund@ptisd.org, the phone contact is 903-295-5031 extension 234, and my conference is 8th period (2:30-3:20). Please contact me if you have concerns as the year progresses.


Mrs. Edmund
2011-2012
Class Schedule
Room 308

A-Day
1st Period: Algebra II Pre-AP
2nd Period: Calculus AP
4th Period: Algebra II Pre-AP
6th Period: UIL Math Science (independent study)
7th Period: UIL Coordinator
8th Period: Conference

B-Day
1st Period: Algebra II Pre-AP
3rd Period: Calculus AP
5th Period: Algebra II Pre-AP
6th Period: UIL Math Science (independent study)
7th Period: UIL Coordinator
8th Period: Conference


Tutorials 7:30-7:54
3:30-3:50

Course Descriptions

MATHEMATICS
1104 Algebra II Pre AP Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Algebra II Pre-AP covers the same course content as the regular
section, plus extensive application of learned skills in new settings
(word problems). Enrichment activities are utilized within each topic
to encourage students to use higher level thinking skills in their study
of algebraic concepts. Transformations of parent functions are
analyzed. An understanding of the graphing calculator (TI83+/84+) is
required for this course.
Algebra II Pre-AP is recommended for students with A’s and high B’s
in Geometry and Algebra I Pre-AP. This course is designed for
students who begin the math program with eighth grade Algebra I.

1110 Calculus AP Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Pre-calculus Pre-AP Grade Level: 12
Calculus AP consists of the definition, proof, and evaluation of limits.
Derivatives of algebraic functions and the use of derivatives to analyze
graphs are heavily stressed. Application problems emphasizing
minimum-maximum, rate of change, and related rates are covered.
Techniques of integration are emphasized with applications related to
the determination of area, volume, and work. The differentiation and
integration of exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions
are discussed. The analysis of slope fields and their connection to
differential equations is also utilized. Solutions to differential
equations are generated. Advanced techniques of integration such as
integration by parts and partial fractions are also included as topics of
the course.
This course is designed for, although not limited to students who
began the AP math program in eighth grade with Algebra I. Students
taking Calculus AP are encouraged to take advancement placement
exams to earn college credit in various math courses.