Pre-AP Precalculus

Course Overview

Pre AP Pre Calculus 2020-2021

This course is designed for the student who has demonstrated exceptional talent, responsibility and inquisitiveness for the study of mathematics. This course will provide students a comprehensive and cohesive curriculum of algebraic and geometric concepts and skills for the purpose of preparing students for Calculus and college level mathematics. The main focus of the course is for students to learn how to analyze and express real world relationships using algebraic concepts. During the course we will study various forms of functions including: Trigonometry and the Unit Circle, Vectors, Polar Equations, Parametric Equations, Harmonic Motion, Conic Sections, Exponential and Logarithmic functions, Rational functions, Polynomial functions, Systems of Equations, Sequences and Series, Limits and the Derivative. The course will be targeted in preparing 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students who would like to take Calculus in high school or beyond while preparing all students to be successful in future mathematics courses in college.

All notes, calendars, keys to homework problems, notes videos, and electronic copies of the worksheets can be found on our google classroom page.


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Required Course Material

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The required class materials list can be found on the provided syllabus.

Google Classroom

Westlake High School utilizes the Google Classroom platform to share classroom resources, many assignments, and assessment preparation materials to students. WHS students will receive a classroom code to access these materials, submit assignments, and track any missing work.

Class Calendar

Course Syllabus

PAP PreCal SYLLABUS 2020-2021.pdf