Precalculus Summer Course

Description

You will learn and master key precalculus concepts through Springlight’s practical and step by step approach to problem solving.

How would you benefit?

  1. Improve your grades in precalculus and love for math
  2. Learn advanced and effective strategies for problem solving
  3. Receive guided practice in class
  4. Learn proven strategies for remembering formulas and difficult math concepts
  5. Get personalized attention from experienced instructor

Course Objectives

This class is to study the topics needed to be successful in Calculus AB/BC.

Precalculus

Class # Topic Hours
1 Polynomial & Rational Functions 2
2 Exponential & Logarithmic Functions 2
3 Exponential & Logarithmic Functions 2
4 Trigonometry - Angles, Unit Circle, properties of functions, Graphs 2
5 Trigonometry – New period, Phase shifts; Trig identities 2
6 Trigonometry - Inverse Trig Functions, Trigonometric Equations, Trig modeling 2
7 Trigonometry – Cos law, Sin law, Triangle area, Applications 2
8 Systems of linear equations, Matrices, Determinants 2
9 Systems of Inequalities, Partial fractions 2
10 Analytic Geometry – Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola 2
11 Analytic Geometry – Shifted conics, Rotation, Polar equations of conics 2
12 Sequences and series – Arithmetic and geometric, Math of finance, Math induction 2
13       Binomial Theorem, Probability and count 2
14       Limits, Continuous functions, Tangent lines and derivatives 2
15       Area under curve with sign, Riemann sum, Integrals 2
Total 30