Pre-Calculus

The course described is a comprehensive, year-long mathematics offering that bridges concepts from Algebra 2 and Geometry to prepare students for calculus. Known for its difficulty, Precalculus covers a wide array of topics with a focus on deepening understanding and fostering critical thinking. Students can expect portfolio projects, real-world applications, and HOT (Higher-Order-Thinking) problems. The teaching method employs Socratic-style discussions and hands-on activities, minimizing lectures. To succeed, students should have mastered topics from a comparable Algebra 2 with Trigonometry course, be familiar with complex numbers, prove polynomial identities, and understand logarithmic, exponential, and periodic functions.