Be Prepared for Precalculus
This class will review the algebra and geometry topics needed for a strong start into Precalculus.
Miriam Snare
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What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. A set of practice problems will be posted along with the lesson on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday or each week. Students can choose to complete these problems and check their answers with the solution video that will be posted along with the next lesson. The final solution set will be posted on Sunday of the second week.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
This course will review algebra and geometry topics needed for success in Precalculus. The algebra concepts covered include graphs, transformations, compositions, and inverses of functions. The geometry skills covered include special right triangles, basic trigonometry, and vectors. In addition to reviewing these topics, the student will be introduced to how these topics will be applied to new concepts in a Precalculus class. The content of the class is broken down into 6 lessons. Each lesson will include a video of the lesson and solved example problems. A set of practice exercises will also be posted to allow students to apply the lesson's skills on their own. The complete solutions to all of the previous practice problems will be posted along with the next lesson and and after the final lesson.
Learning Goals
Learners will refresh their skills in algebra and geometry skills needed to be successful in precalculus
Syllabus
2 Units
6 Lessons
over 3 WeeksUnit 1: Functions
Lesson 1:
Transformations of Functions
This lesson covers the features of common parent functions and the effects of transformations. Lesson 2:
Compositions of Functions
This lesson covers finding the domain and range of a function composing and decomposing functions. Lesson 3:
Inverses of Functions
This lesson covers finding the inverse of a function both graphically and algebraically. Unit 2: Right Triangle Geometry
Lesson 4:
Special Right Triangles
This lesson reviews 45-45-90 and 30-60-90 triangles and introduces how they are used on the unit circle. Other Details
Parental Guidance
The web-based graphing calculator on Desmos may be used by students if they do not have access to a handheld graphing calculator. No account is required.
Pre-Requisites
The student should be comfortable graphing polynomial and rational functions and solving right triangles using the trigonometric functions. These skills are typically taught in Algebra 2 and Geometry classes.
Supply List
Graphing calculator or access to graphing calculator app or website Paper Pen or pencil
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Loyola University Maryland
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
I have taught high school math from pre-algebra through AP Calculus AB for many years. I am a certified mathematics teacher for grades 8-12 in Maryland.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$27
weekly or $80 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 13-18
