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Pre-Calculus

Course Description

Precalculus is a course that combines reviews of algebra, geometry and functions into a preparatory course for calculus. The course focuses on the mastery of critical skills and exposure to new skills necessary for success in subsequent math courses. All instructional content and assessments are delivered through the Apex Learning Management System. The first semester includes linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, radical, polynomial, and rational functions; systems of equations; and conic sections. The second semester covers trigonometric ratios and functions; inverse trigonometric functions; applications of trigonometry, including vectors and laws of cosine and sine; polar functions and notation; and arithmetic of complex numbers. Within each Precalculus lesson, students are supplied with a post-study "Checkup" activity, providing them the opportunity to hone their computational skills by working through a low-stakes problem set before moving on to a formal assessment. Unit-level Precalculus assessments include a computer-scored test and a scaffolded, teacher-scored test. The content is based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards and is aligned to state standards.

Syllabus

Credits Offered

Semester

  • Semester A (0.5)

  • Semester B (0.5)

Quarter

  • Quarter A (0.25)

  • Quarter B (0.25)

  • Quarter C (0.25)

  • Quarter D (0.25)

Trimester

  • Trimester A (0.33)

  • Trimester B (0.33)

  • Trimester C (0.33)

Any credit can be taken at any point in the school year. (See NSO Terms & Dates for more information).

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  • NCAA Eligible
  • School Year
  • Summer
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