Precalculus

Precalculus

Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry
This course is the study of relations, functions, and their graphs; polynomial functions; rational functions and functions involving radicals; exponential and logarithmic functions; circular trigonometric functions, their properties, and applications; complex numbers and polar coordinates; vectors and parametric equations; sequences and series; and second degree relations. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course. This course fulfils all the objectives of a traditional trigonometry course. In addition, this course prepares the students for calculus.

AP Precalculus

Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry
In AP Precalculus, students build deep mastery of modeling and functions, and they examine scenarios through multiple representations.  They will learn how to observe, explore, and build mathematical meaning from dynamic systems, and import practice for thriving in an ever-changing world. Topics include the study of functions as it relates to modeling data, exploring multiple representations, and mastering symbolic manipulation. AP Precalculus prepares students for other college-level mathematics and science courses.  This course may be the student's capstone secondary mathematics course; therefore, it is not exclusively focused on preparation for future secondary math courses.  Note: This is a new course in 2024-2025 that replaces Honors Precalculus.

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