Pre-Calculus

In the first semester, students focus on analytic geometry, with an initial review of algebraic properties, functions, and graphs. They learn about algebraic and inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, matrices, determinants, complex numbers, and discrete algebra. In the second semester, students begin with a review of basic concepts in trigonometry, then learn about approximate values, trigonometric identities, graphs, equations, logarithms, vectors, complex numbers, and polar coordinates. Both semesters present examples of the role of mathematics in daily life.

Two semesters

• None provided, but a Texas Instruments T1-82 Graphing Calculator or one of similar capabilities is required

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II