Pre Cal

Welcome to the World of Precalculus!

Precalculus serves as a bridge between algebra, geometry, and calculus. It provides the foundational skills and concepts necessary for understanding the more advanced topics in calculus. Whether you're a student preparing for college-level math or someone looking to refresh your knowledge, precalculus is an essential step in your mathematical journey.

Why Study Precalculus?

• Foundation for Calculus: Precalculus prepares you for the concepts and techniques used in calculus, such as limits, derivatives, and integrals.

• Enhances Problem-Solving Skills: It helps develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that are valuable in various fields.

• Practical Applications: The concepts learned in precalculus are used in fields like physics, engineering, economics, and computer science.

Key Concepts in Precalculus

• Functions and Graphs: Understanding different types of functions (linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic) and their graphs.

• Trigonometry: Exploring the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles, and the properties of trigonometric functions.

• Complex Numbers: Learning about numbers that have both real and imaginary parts.

• Sequences and Series: Studying the behaviour of sequences and the sum of series.

• Conic Sections: Analyzing the curves formed by the intersection of a plane with a cone (circles, ellipses, parabolas, hyperbolas).

Grading Policy - Total Points

• Daily Assignments

• Classwork

• Homework

• Quizzes

•  Tests

Late Work Policy Late work will be accepted only 3 days late, and 75% is the highest grade possible. After three days late, the grade will be zero. Consistent issues with late work will result in a phone call home.