This junior course reviews the fundamentals of algebra with emphasis on the application of functions to real-world situations. Matrices, linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions and extensive work in trigonometry functions are studied in this class. TI-83 graphing calculator is required. This course reviews Algebra 1 and contains work in linear and quadratic functions, rational and irrational numbers, complex numbers, conic sections and logarithms. This course is intended for students who plan to take calculus in college.
Emphasis is placed on trig and circular functions, and right triangle problems.
Other topics include composition of ordinates, rotary motion, conic sections, analytic geometry and conic sections, polar graphing and parametric equations. Use of the graphing calculator is integrated into this course. This course is intended for students who will not need to take calculus in college. Emphasis is placed on trig functions, properties and applications of trig and circular functions and right triangle problems. Other topics include permutations, combinations, counting principles, properties of probability, measures of variability, standard deviation, normal distribution, standard error, polar graphing and parametric equations.