ACS Athens Virtual
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus
1 High School Credit
Course Dates
Session I - Fall 2021: Starting week of September 20th, 2021 to week of January 17th, 2022
Session II - Winter 2022: Starting week of Feb. 14th, 2022 to week of June 6th, 2022
Prerequisites
Completion of Algebra 2 & Trigonometry
Course description
This course is a fast-paced and rigorous study of standard Pre-Calculus topics with emphasis on Functions and algebraic and numerical solutions to AP calculus style word problems. Pre-Calculus is a required course for AP Calculus. It is also useful for those who want to take the SAT I and II subject tests in Mathematics. Topics covered in this course include a thorough analysis of functions and curve sketching including polynomials, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and their applications., trigonometry including all trigonometric functions, double angle identities, sum and difference identities, parametric and polar equations of curves, and introduction to calculus with limits and continuity.
A Graphic Display calculator is required. CASIO CG series graphic display calculator will be used for class instruction and demonstration.