Precalculus

PRECALCULUS : Get ready for your Calculus journey

A LEVEL

MA42 - 1 Math Credit Full Year

Prerequisite: Proficiency (C or better) in Advanced Algebra and teacher recommendation.

This course integrates algebraic concepts and previews calculus. Students will expand their knowledge and deepen their understanding of quadratic, exponential, trigonometric, and logarithmic functions as they explore transformations of graphs, function composition, and inverse function relationships.  Other topics include polynomial functions, sequences, series, combinations, and binomial distribution.  Students will apply all of these skills and make meaningful connections to life’s experiences.  This course is recommended for students who plan to continue their education beyond high school and who wish to be involved in a rigorous mathematical program.  Juniors who successfully complete this course may be recommended for Honors Calculus or another upper level math course for their senior year, depending on the assessment of their performance and skill level.   A TI-84 graphing calculator is required.

HONORS 

MA51 - 1 Math Credit Full Year

Prerequisite: Advanced proficiency in Honors Geometry (MA21) AND Honors Advanced Algebra (MA31) AND teacher recommendation.

This course includes a rigorous study of plane trigonometry, analytic geometry, analysis of functions, and topics in Algebra. The course is designed to help prepare the high school student for a course in Calculus. A TI84 calculator is required.