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Pre-Calculus

$855

Curriculum

Pre-Calculus guides students through an extensive study of trigonometry and functions including quadratics, exponentials, polynomials, logarithmic, and rational functions. Emphasis will be placed on visual representation of functions and algebraic manipulation of equations, as well as applications real world applications. Students will also explore a variety of other pertinent topics including conics, vectors, complex numbers, polar coordinates (applied to conics), and parametric equations.

The learning of mathematics must be done little by little over a period of time. Optimally, math should be taught in small “chunks,” practiced daily, and repeated for mastery. Class time will be used to introduce new concepts, answer questions, and check progress. At-home time is used for daily homework and study.

Because students will submit their weekly homework to Google Classroom, they will need access to and training in how to scan documents to a pdf and upload pdfs to Google Classroom.

Home Studies

  • The average student should plan to devote approximately 45-60 minutes four days each week to math studies. Students should not enroll in upper-level mathematics courses if consistent daily study time is not available.
  • Regular progress reports will be sent to parents.

Prerequisites

  • Successful completion of a rigorous, conceptual Algebra 2 course that focuses on practical application with a final course grade of 85% or higher.
  • Parents sometimes feel their students can benefit from taking classes before the recommended age or without prerequisite knowledge. We value our parents expertise; however, if you decide to enroll a child who is younger than the recommended guidelines or who lacks prerequisite skills, and this results in that student requiring significant additional support to be successful in the class, you will need to be prepared to provide that additional support. 
  • If you are requesting young age admittance, the student's admittance will be based on their math report card and a letter of recommendation which addresses their social maturity.

Texts & Materials

Texts

Materials

  • 1 1/2 " - 2" binder
  • 4 tabbed dividers
  • A ruler (small is fine)
  • Graph paper
  • A scientific calculator