Pre Calculus

  • Mathematics Pre Calculus

    Scope and Sequence:

    Mathematics

    Course/Grade _Precalculus_

          

                          

      Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
    Unit Titles Linear Algebra and Matrices 

    Polynomial and Rational Functions

    Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 

    Trig Functions

    Sequences and Series 

    Analytica Geometry

    Limits 

    Derivatives

    Learning Outcomes

    (grade level expectations or standards)

    Solving Systems

    Linear (with 3 or more variables)

    Augmented Matrices

    Matrices on Calculators

    Applications – Real world

    Area of Triangle

    Test Points to see if Collinear

    Decoding 

    Domain and Range

    Real Value vs. Discrete Functions

    Graph and model

    Find maximum and minimum values

    Find zeros

    Increasing vs. Decreasing

    Concavity

    Inverse and Direct Variation

    Limits of functions

    Composition of Functions

    Composition of Inverse functions 
     
     
     
     
     

      Define and Graph

    Describe the behavior

    Find Domain and Range

    Simplify exponential and logarithmic expressions

    Find the inverse of an exponential equation

    Properties of the logarithmic expressions

    Solve exponential and logarithmic equations

    Change the bases of a logarithmic expression

    Solve real world problems

    Base e and the natural logarithm 

    Analyzing Trig functions

    Circular functions

    Identities

    Graphing

    Increasing and decreasing

    Transformations

    Solving trig equations

    Trigonometric formulas

    Sum and difference

    Multiple angle

    Product to Sum

    Laws of Sines and Cosines

    Solving problems using laws of trigonometry

    Inverse trig functions

    Applications of trigonometry to real world situations

     
      Series

    Sequences

    Define and graph sequences and series

    Calculate the nth term of a sequence and series

    Recursive Formulas

    Explicit Formulas

    Sum of sequences

    Limits (lower and upper bound)

    The Binomial theorem 

    Analytical Geometry

    Points and lines in Space

    Conic sections

    Parabola

    Ellipse

    Hyperbola

    Vectors:

    • Graphing
    • Addition and Subtraction
    • Dot (Cross) Product

    Three dimensional coordinates

    Lines and Planes in space

    Transformation of Geometric figures in the coordinate plane 
     

      Limits

    Continuity

    Tangent lines and slopes

    Riemann Sum

    Area under the curve

    Significant Task

    (names only)

    Solving Systems of Multiple Equations 

    Linear Programing 

    Analysis of Parabolas 

    Asymptotes and End Behavior

    Financial Planning 

    Exponential growth and decay 

    Proving Identities 

    Analysis of sinusoids

    • Technology and Recursives
    • Sequences and Series in real life
    • Analysis of conic sections I
    • Analysis of conic sections 2
    Continuous Functions 

    Limits of Rational Functions 

    Max/min problems 

    Definition of derivative

    Content

    Supporting Materials

    (text, calcs, manips)

    Student text

    Supporting software

    Graphing calculators

    Web-based applications

    Student text

    Supporting software

    Graphing calculators

    Web-based applications

    Student text

    Supporting software

    Graphing calculators

    Web-based applications

    Student text

    Supporting software

    Graphing calculators

    Web-based applications