
Advanced Math
Precalculus
Class Options (meets once/week)
(Wed-3) 12:05-1:25
Pre-Requisites
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
One-Time Class Fee
$5
Course Description
Most students complete Algebra 2, shout for joy, and promise never to look at another math class again. It’s understandable. Math can be difficult. Honestly, many topics learned throughout high school math seem so useless. And in all honesty, some students will never have to use these skills again. However, many of them will.
This course is designed for students who are preparing to take a College Algebra course (or higher), a college CLEP test, are preparing for the ACT, or just want a little more math in their lives.
This course will provide a comprehensive review of key skills from the high school curricula and expand on those skills to fully prepare students for wherever their math journey takes them next. Using a combination of paper and pencil mathematics, in-class discussion, and online explorations your student will expand their understanding of advanced mathematics.
Students will also have the opportunity to use their math skills in creative ways. We will look at real business models and learn how to maximize profits while minimizing costs or follow the trail of an evil criminal to save the world before all calculators are destroyed (oh the HORROR!). In the spring semester, students will use their comprehensive graphing skills to design and make a model of a stained glass window.
Yes, math can be difficult…but it can also be FUN!?
Homework
Approximately 3-4 hours per week on homework assignments.
Graduation Requirements
Notes
Contact the instructor with questions.
Required Books & Materials
(Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks unless stated otherwise.)

Periodic access to internet programs on a computer or tablet
Ability to print assignments if needed
No text book needed, we will build our own throughout the year..
Composition notebook
Spiral notebook
Access to a computer or tablet for web based assignments
Calculator TI 30XS OR TI-84 Plus CE (recommended for students preparing for a college math/science program)

