Precalculus
Avon Lake City Schools
Curriculum Framework
Precalculus
Course Overview:
This course is to prepare students for college level mathematics. The course begins with a review of the number system and the graphs of simple functions. Emphasis is placed upon trigonometric analysis by verifying identities and solving equations. Logarithms, complex numbers and inverse functions are included in the study. This course further develops the fundamentals of algebra, coordinate geometry, complex numbers and topics in an effort to bridge the mathematics and the beginning college courses. A graphing calculator is required (TI-83 or TI-84, approximate cost: $100-$110).
Textbook (Title and Publishing Company):
Pre-Calculus, 7th Edition, James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, and Saleem Watson
Online/Supplemental Materials:
DeltaMath
Desmos
Assessments:
Common assessments will be given by the entire Precalculus team
Content/Topics/Learning Goals Subject to Pacing and Schedules |
1st Quarter- |
Algebra and Geometry Review The algebra review covers areas including:
Trigonometric Functions - Right Triangle Trig, Applications, Unit Circle, Trig Identities Topics in this unit include:
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2nd Quarter- |
Trigonometric Functions - Right Triangle Trig, Applications, Unit Circle, Trig Identities (continued from quarter 1) Trigonometric Functions
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3rd Quarter- |
Functions Topics covered in this unit include:
Writing and Optimizing Functions, Polynomial Functions, Rational Functions Topics in this unit include:
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4th Quarter - |
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Topics in this unit include:
Intro to Calculus
Conic Sections (when time permits) |
Last Updated:
September, 2023