Description:

This course will cover topics common to most traditional pre-calculus courses such as the following: linear and quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, and vectors. It also incorporates topics including probability, statistics, and an introduction to limits.

Applications to real-world events and graphing calculators are extensively woven into the course.

Special Notes:

Students need access to a scanner or digital camera (phone is fine) in order to submit work for the teacher to review. Students will also need a TI-84 graphing calculator for this course.

The honors track includes a deeper focus on critical thinking and analytical skills by providing students with more challenging problems and assignments. These elements will prepare students to be successful in future upper-level and AP courses.

** Note: This course is also dual credit eligible through CCU for an additional fee of $200. Students only need to score a C or better in the course. The $200 CCU fee must be submitted to NorthStar before your grade is reported to CCU.

The recommended sequence for students wishing to pursue advanced math classes: MATH150, MATH250, MATH350, MATH450, followed by their choice of MATH500, MATH510, or MATH520.

Special Instructions:

*As part of the EVP program, this course will have a live class requirement once a week at a set time; please see the website for time choices. This live class will include teaching, discussion with classmates from around the world, demonstrations, questions and answers, and other aspects of a live classroom. Students will have weekly due dates and stay on a traditional coursework schedule.

Semester 1: August 29 – January 22

Fall Break: November 21 – 25

Christmas Break: December 15 – December 30

Semester 2: January 23 – June 4

Spring Break: April 3 – April 7

Times: Tuesdays 9:00 AM US Central Time

If there are books and materials for this course, they can be purchased from our Online Bookstore.