Precalculus

Precalculus is a post-Algebra II math course that focuses upon mastering the skills learned in algebra II and introducing new concepts. Topics include algebraic, functional, and graphical techniques for solving problems with algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions focused on the study of building algebraic skills such as functions, and trigonometry skills and understanding. This course includes a hands-on approach to learning throughout the curriculum.

Major Concepts Covered

Most of the time is spent on trigonometry. Students also study functions and their graphs-linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic. The course also covers sequences, series, vectors, polar coordinates, and conic sections. We build on matrices and inequalities.

Insider Information

Students who are coming from Algebra II with an A or are coming from Honors should be able to do well, but those who struggled in Algebra will be pushed a bit but able to manage the pace better than the year before.

This class is a chance to strengthen algebraic skills, prepare for big tests like the ACT and SAT, and will be a good precursor to introductory college level classes.