Precalculus, Part 2

PRECALC 043 | High School Course

This course is designed to further introduce students to the foundational principles necessary for success in calculus courses, as well as to foster math inquiry and problem-solving skills. It is a study of trigonometry, complex numbers, vectors, matrices, advanced algebra, and probability theory. This is the second course in a two-part Precalculus series.

This course uses our Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.

Knowledge: Precalculus, Part 2
Skill: Communication—Communicate Using Writing
Attribute: Diligence

Course Details

Prerequisites

Precalculus, Part 1 (PRECALC-041) or equivalent

Course Outline

Module 1: Trigonometric Identities
Module 2: Trigonometric Formulas
Module 3: Sinusoidal Functions and Law of Sines
Module 4: Law of Cosines, Heron's Formula, and Polar Coordinates
Module 5: Polar Coordinates, Continued
Module 6: Parametric Equations
Module 7: Vectors and Systems of Equations
Module 8: Midcourse Exam
Module 9: Systems of Linear Equations Continued and Partial Fractions
Module 10: More Partial Fractions and Matrices
Module 11: Using Matrices to Solve Systems of Linear Equations
Module 12: Conics
Module 13: Conics and Sequences
Module 14: Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Module 15: Counting and Probability

Syllabus

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Materials

PRECALC 043: Precalculus, Part 2 - Course ReadingsOptional Course ReadingsOptional $35.00