Pre-Calculus

Description: This is a rigorous course in preparation for the study of calculus. Graphing technology, authentic tasks and alternative assessments are integrated into the curriculum. Topics include: conic sections, series and sequences, complex numbers in polar form, matrices, exponential functions, the number e, natural logarithms, rational functions, polynomial functions, trigonometry functions, limits and derivatives. At the conclusion of the course, students take a locally developed final exam.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2/Trig or Algebra2 and Trigonometry

Guidelines: Final average in Algebra 2/Trig of B- or higher or a final average in Trigonometry of B- or higher and teacher recommendation