Bridge to Pre-Calculus - MT325A/B

Bridge to Pre-Calculus - MT325A/B

Prerequisites: Must have completed Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2 prior to taking this course.

Learning Recommendations: Students who passed Algebra 2 must complete Bridge to Pre-Calculus prior to enrolling in Pre-Calculus.  Students who earned below a B in Advanced Algebra 2 are encouraged to take Bridge to Pre-Calculus prior to taking Pre-Calculus, and if they earned a C or below they are strongly advised to enroll in Bridge to Pre-Calculus.

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General Description: This advanced course is a rigorous, college preparatory course designed to be taken between Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus.  Bridge to Pre-Calculus will solidify advanced Algebra skills and provide a comprehensive foundation for pre-calculus.  Students may also take this course to better prepare for College math placement tests. Note: This course uses the same state course code as Advanced Algebra and  Trigonometry. It is not to be confused with Bridge to College.

Bridge to Pre-Calculus counts as a math graduation credit and is NCAA eligible.

Content:

• Functions and their transformations, including polynomial, radical, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions
• Algebra topics such as linear and polynomial equations, solving systems of equations, and solving with matrices
• Trigonometry
• Sequences and series
• Statistics

Homework: Daily coursework not completed in class must be completed at home. The daily coursework can vary up to 35 minutes, depending on the student's math knowledge and class time usage. The intent of daily coursework is for practice and feedback, not necessarily for assessing skill. Students typically review the daily coursework in class the next day.