Pre-calculus Honors Syllabus

Course description (from the MVRHS Course Catalog)

Prerequisite: A grade of 80% or above in Honors Algebra II or recommendation of the department

In this course students will study functions as a model for change.  The course emphasizes concepts and skills that prepare students for the study of Calculus.  The topics covered are Linear Functions, Rates of Change, Quadratics, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Transformations, Trigonometric Functions, Operations on Functions, Polynomial and Rational Functions, Sequences and Series, Vectors, and Parametric Equations.  Students will use technology and symbolic manipulation to solve abstract and real world problems, as well as learn to write mathematical solutions with clarity and precision.

First quarter

History of algebra
        Part 1
        Part 2
        Part 3
        Worksheet - Math of the Egyptians

Linear functions
        What is a linear relationship?
        Linear functions review
        Using a calculator for linear regression
        Practice tables for linear regression
        Worksheet - systems of linear equations

Matrices
        Introduction and arithmetic operations
        Determinates and inverses
        Solving linear systems with matrices

Quadratics
        Organizer