Course Number:Â 459A/459B
Offered: Every year
Open to grades 10, 11, and 12
Prerequisite: Proficient in Accelerated Algebra 2 with recommended minimum grade of B- or proficient in Algebra 2 with recommended minimum grade of A-. Proficient in Accelerated Trigonometry (or concurrent enrollment) with recommended minimum grade of B-.
Two Quarters - 1 Credit
Credit Group: Mathematics
Advanced Placement
A significant focus of this course is preparing students for successful completion of the national course specific AP Examination given in May of each year. Students who pass the exam may earn college credit(s). A fee is charged for taking this exam.
AP PreCalculus prepares students for other college-level mathematics and science courses. Through regular practice, students build deep mastery of modeling and functions, and they examine scenarios through multiple representations. The course framework delineates content and skills common to college precalculus courses that are foundational for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, social science, and data science. A TI-84 graphing calculator is recommended.