Get Ready For Pre Calculus

The teacher shares their experience with unexpected summer packets on the first day of teaching precalculus. Initially, the packets were a grading nightmare and seemed irrelevant to the course. The teacher decided to change the approach by creating chapter-based reviews that students could complete over the summer or during the year. By providing solutions and video explanations, students were better supported, leading to positive changes in their confidence and understanding of precalculus material.

What was the teacher's initial reaction to receiving the summer packets from students?

How did the teacher determine whether the summer packets were beneficial for students?

What was the teacher's conclusion about the effectiveness of summer packets?

What changes did the teacher implement to the summer packet approach?

What were the teacher's concerns regarding students copying answers?

How did the teacher's perspective on providing answers and explanations change over time?

In what ways did the teacher's new approach help students who struggled with math?