Pre-Calculus

Course Description:

Calculus is the mathematics of change; a subject that originated in the study of motion. Calculus deals with ideas that people have pondered for centuries: areas and volumes, rate of change, the orbits of planets, and infinite sequences.

Pre-Calculus consists of those subjects, skills, and insights needed to understand Calculus. It includes arithmetic, algebra, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, and, most of all, functions; the general concept as well as specific functions. Students come to this course familiar with basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry. A Pre-Calculus course builds on all of their previous mathematical knowledge and experience and explores topics that will be applied in Calculus.

Needed Materials:

1-.5-2" binder, pencils, pens, notebook paper, graphing calculator

Grades:

70%: Assessments

20%: Homework

10%: Skills Quizzes