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Precalculus eBookPrecalculus eBook
Publisher
Rice University
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Grade
11th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
eBooks
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
6 mos
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Direct Instruction
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Internet Access
Year
2019
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Precalculus

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Take a step beyond Algebra 2. Learners use the eBook to learn concepts from the typical Precalculus course. Content starts off with a short review of functions in general and moves on to the basic functions, finishing up with more complex examples including trigonometric functions. The course finishes with a brief introduction to calculus with limits and derivatives.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

absolute value functions, domain, functions, function notation, range, rate of change, function families, composite functions, inverse functions, linear functions, math modeling, complex numbers, quadratic functions, graphing polynomial functions, polynomial functions, division polynomials, zeros, rational functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, logarithm properties, exponential equations, logarithmic equations, unit circle, cosine, sine, trigonometric functions, trigonometric, graphing trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, trigonometric identities, trigonometric ratios, law of cosines, law of sines, polar coordinates, polar form, parametric equations, vectors, systems of equations, systems of linear equations, systems of inequalities, systems of linear inequalities, inverse matrices, matrices, matrix operations, cramer's rule, ellipses, hyperbolas, parabolas, conic sections, graphing conic sections, arithmetic sequences, geometric sequences, sequences, series, fundamental counting principle, probability

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math

Instructional Ideas

  • Choose the appropriate lessons and chapters to fit your precalculus curriculum
  • Use as a review of content for calculus pupils

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes pupils have successfully completed Algebra 2

Pros

  • Contains a list of learning objectives for each lesson
  • Includes links to educational videos

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSN-CN.A.1 HSN-CN.A.2 HSN-CN.B.4 HSN-CN.C.7 HSN-VM.A.1 HSN-VM.A.2 HSN-VM.A.3 HSN-VM.B.4.a HSN-VM.B.4.b HSN-VM.B.4.c HSN-VM.C.8 HSA-SSE.B.4 HSA-APR.A.1 HSA-APR.B.3 HSA-REI.C.6 HSA-REI.C.7 HSA-REI.C.8 HSA-REI.C.9 HSF-IF.A.1 HSF-IF.A.2 HSF-IF.B.4 HSF-IF.B.5 HSF-IF.B.6 HSF-IF.C.7.a HSF-IF.C.7.c HSF-IF.C.7.d HSF-IF.C.7.e HSF-BF.A.1.a HSF-BF.A.1.b HSF-BF.A.1.c HSF-BF.B.3 HSF-BF.B.4.a HSF-BF.B.4.b HSF-BF.B.4.c HSF-BF.B.4.d HSF-TF.A.1 HSF-TF.A.2 HSF-TF.A.3 HSF-TF.A.4 HSF-TF.B.5 HSF-TF.B.6 HSF-TF.C.8 HSF-TF.C.9 HSG-SRT.D.10 HSG-SRT.D.11 HSG-GPE.A.2 HSG-GPE.A.3 MP1 MP2 MP4 MP5 MP6 MP8

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