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.

Before studying precalculus, all students should develop proficiency in topics typically found in the Algebra 1-Geometry-Algebra 2 (AGA) content sequence. Students should have developed the following:

• Proficiency with the skills and concepts related to linear and quadratic functions, including algebraic manipulation, solving equations, and solving inequalities

• Proficiency in manipulating algebraic expressions related to polynomial functions, including polynomial addition and multiplication, factoring quadratic trinomials, and using the quadratic formula

• Proficiency in solving right triangle problems involving trigonometry

• Proficiency in solving systems of equations in two and three variables

• Familiarity with piecewise-defined functions

• Familiarity with exponential functions and rules for exponents

• Familiarity with radicals (e.g., square roots, cube roots)

• Familiarity with complex numbers

• Familiarity with communicating and reasoning among graphical numerical, analytical, and verbal representations of functions

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If you have any questions regarding the course please contact Mrs. Kumar via email at  jasmine.kumar@k12.hi.us