Online Pre-Calculus Course
<p>Northgate Academy’s Pre-Calculus course bridges the gap between advanced algebra topics and trigonometry, preparing students for calculus through an exploration of graphs, nonlinear systems, and various functions. This course emphasizes the understanding of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, quadratic, exponential, and periodic functions, equipping students with the skills to tackle real-world problems. By engaging with topics like limits, continuity, derivatives, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, students gain a deeper insight into the mathematical concepts that underpin calculus.</p>
<p>Throughout this course, learners are encouraged to apply their knowledge to model real-world concepts, analyze data using normal distribution approximations, and incorporate technology in solving mathematical problems. By the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of the relationships between algebraic and trigonometric concepts, preparing them for further studies in calculus. This course is structured to not only meet academic objectives but also to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for success in higher-level mathematics.</p>
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Pre-Calculus Course Syllabus
Exploring the relationship between advanced algebra topics and trigonometry, Pre-Calculus is an informative introduction to calculus that challenges students to discover and comprehend the nature of graphs, nonlinear systems, and polynomial and rational functions. Encouraging logarithmic knowledge and application, this course covers many interesting and advanced subject areas in a thoughtful and supportive format, providing students a deeper understanding of topics, including limits, continuity, derivatives, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Textbook: Pre-Calculus ISBN-13: 978-1-938168-34-5
Course Objectives:
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
- Expands on previous coursework around functions with a more in-depth analysis of polynomial and transcendental functions.
- Use matrices and vectors to solve mathematical and real-world problems.
- Use parametric equations to describe functions and model real-world concepts.
- Analyze conic sections and their rotations in Cartesian and polar coordinate systems.
- Perform statistical analysis using normal distribution approximations.
- Understand the concepts of a limit, a derivative, and an integral and how they are related via the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
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Chapter 1: Functions and Their Graphs |
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Chapter 2: Polynomial and Rational Functions |
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Chapter 3: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions |
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Chapter 4: Trigonometric Functions |
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Chapter 5: Analytic Trigonometry |
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Chapter 6: Additional Topics in Trigonometry |
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Chapter 7: Linear Systems and Matrices |
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Chapter 8: Sequences, Series, Probability |
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Chapter 9: Topics in Analytic Geometry |
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Chapter 10: Analytic Geometry in 3D |
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Chapter 11: Limits and an Intro to Calculus |
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = under 59%
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes…………………….70%
Mid-Term/Final Exams……30%
Total…………………………………100%
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