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(Summer) Get Ready! Prep for Pre-Calculus in 5 Weeks

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Lauren M.S. Mathematics Education
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(35)
In this 5-week online course students will review the concepts learned in Algebra 2 that are essential for success in Pre-Calculus. Perfect for students beginning Pre-Calculus in the Fall or Spring.

Class experience

US Grade 9 - 12
10 lessons//5 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Factoring and Solving Polynomials
Factoring techniques for binomials, trinomials, and four-term polynomials and how to solve polynomials with and without factoring.
Lesson 2
Operations with Complex Numbers
The imaginary number i, and operations on expressions containing i called the complex numbers.
 Week 2
Lesson 3
Systems of Equations
Solving linear systems of two equations and three equations as well as solving nonlinear systems of equations using algebraic techniques.
Lesson 4
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Solving exponential equations with and without logarithms and solving logarithmic equations with exponents.
 Week 3
Lesson 5
Analyzing Function Graphs
Identifying domain from equations as well as graphs. Analyzing the behavior of a graph including increasing decreasing intervals, intercepts, and extrema.
Lesson 6
Transformations of Parent Functions
The common parent functions: linear, quadratic, cubic, square root, cube root, exponential, logarithmic and how transformations affect the graph.
 Week 4
Lesson 7
Trigonometric Graphs
Graphing sine, cosine, and tangent with amplitude, period, phase shift, and midline.
Lesson 8
Trigonometric Equations and Identities
Solving right triangles using trigonometry, solving trigonometric equations, and using trigonometric identities to simplify expressions.
 Week 5
Lesson 9
Circles and Completing the Square
Writing and graphing circles in standard form. Using complete the square methods to find the standard form of a circle. If time permits, parabolas will be included here.
Lesson 10
Rational Functions and Asymptotes
Identifying the key features of a rational function including intercepts, vertical asymptotes, and horizontal asymptotes and using the features to sketch a graph.
Students will review Algebra 2 concepts important to success in Pre-Calculus. These concepts include factoring, solving equations, graphing and more. A detailed breakdown of learning goals each week can be found in the syllabus.
I have BA in Mathematics, a BAE in Secondary Education Mathematics, an MS in Mathematics Education and have taught high school mathematics since 2010 and college mathematics since 2018.
Homework Offered
Additional practice through worksheets and Khan Academy will be provided to students who need to build skill fluency.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
It is recommend that students enrolling in this class have already taken Algebra 2 or the equivalent.
Students may bring their personal calculator to learn tips and best practices for their device. If students do not have a calculator, they will use desmos.com/calculator, a free online tool.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Instruction will be presented through Outschool Zoom using a screenshare of Google Slides, the Zoom whiteboard, and Desmos classroom activities. 

Desmos classroom activities may be used for in class practice. Accounts will not be required for any external tools.
Popular
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(35)
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I teach high school level math classes from Algebra I through Calculus and including Statistics, Trigonometry, and Geometry. I taught high school for 9 years and I now write online curriculum while teaching night classes at my local community... 
Group Class

$40

weekly or $200 for 10 classes
2x per week, 5 weeks
55 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-10 learners per class

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