Pre-calculus Honors Syllabus

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. 

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

Second quarter

Quadratics

        Organizer

        Applications: assorted

        Applications: trajectory

        Using a calculator for quadratic regression

        Worksheet - quadratic regression

Functions: an introduction

        Worksheets (5): functions

Mid-term exam

Includes material from all topics above.

Third quarter

Exponential functions

Logarithmic functions

Periodic functions

Polynomial functions

Fourth quarter

Rational functions

Sequences and series