Pre-Calculus A
Prerequisite: Algebra 2C (or Honors Algebra 2C)
This is an upper-level mathematics course. Much of this class is self-directed with the advanced student in mind. The content of this course integrates functions and trigonometry and applies the algebra and geometry students have studied in previous years. Sequences, counting problems, and other topics from discrete mathematics are also found, and this course contains many traditional pre-calculus topics. In this way, Pre-Calculus provides an example of how a single mathematics course can involve all of the major areas of mathematics.
For a majority of this course, a calculator will not be used in order to prepare students for the non-calculator portions of Calculus and higher-level math classes. For the portions that do require a calculator, the graphing calculator (TI 83 or TI 84) is highly recommended.
Key Concepts: Equations and inequalities, Functions and Graphs, Polynomial and Rational Functions, Systems of Equations
Next Course in the Sequence: Pre-Calculus B, Applications of Functions, College Prep Math, or Probability and Statistics
This is an upper-level mathematics course. Much of this class is self-directed with the advanced student in mind. The content of this course integrates functions and trigonometry and applies the algebra and geometry students have studied in previous years. Sequences, counting problems, and other topics from discrete mathematics are also found, and this course contains many traditional pre-calculus topics. In this way, Pre-Calculus provides an example of how a single mathematics course can involve all of the major areas of mathematics.
For a majority of this course, a calculator will not be used in order to prepare students for the non-calculator portions of Calculus and higher-level math classes. For the portions that do require a calculator, the graphing calculator (TI 83 or TI 84) is highly recommended.
Key Concepts: Equations and inequalities, Functions and Graphs, Polynomial and Rational Functions, Systems of Equations
Next Course in the Sequence: Pre-Calculus B, Applications of Functions, College Prep Math, or Probability and Statistics
Pre-Calculus A - Summer packet to complete before taking course
Pre-Calculus A Exam Review
Access to Pre-Calculus Textbook
See Ms. Westen in room 318.
See Ms. Westen in room 318.