Study Edge Precalculus
Precalculus is the preparation for calculus. The course approaches is designed to strengthen and enhance conceptual understanding and mathematical reasoning used when modeling and solving mathematical and real-world problems. Students systematically work with functions and their multiple representations. Precalculus can deepen students' mathematical understanding and fluency with algebra and trigonometry and extends their ability to make connections and apply concepts and procedures at higher levels. Students will investigate and explore mathematical ideas, develop multiple strategies for analyzing complex situations, and use technology to build understanding, make connections between representations, and provide support in solving problems (TAC §111.42(b)(3)).
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5.01 Radians and Degree Measurements
In this video, students will learn the basics of angle measurements, definitions of various types of angles, radians and degrees, along with arc length and area of a sector.
5.02 Linear and Angular Velocity
In this video, students will learn about angular and linear velocity and how each relates to unit conversions.
5.03 Trigonometric Ratios
In this video, we will define the trigonometric ratios in terms of the sides of a right triangle.
5.04 Trigonometric Angles and the Unit Circle
In this video, students will learn special angles and the unit circle, and learn how to apply them.
5.05 Graphs of Sine and Cosine
In this video, students will learn how to graph sine and cosine and how to interpret graphs of sine and cosine.
5.06 Graphs of Secant and Cosecant
In this video, students will learn how to graph and interpret graphs of secant and cosecant, and how secant and cosecant relate to sine and cosine.
5.07 Graphs of Tangent and Cotangent
In this video, students will learn how to graph and how to interpret graphs of tangent and cotangent.
5.08 Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Graphs
In this video, students will explore the relationship between trigonometric functions and their inverses.
Using Logical Reasoning to Prove Conjectures about Circles
Given conjectures about circles, the student will use deductive reasoning and counterexamples to prove or disprove the conjectures.
Generalizing Geometric Properties of Ratios in Similar Figures
Students will investigate patterns to make conjectures about geometric relationships and apply the definition of similarity, in terms of a dilation, to identify similar figures and their proportional sides and congruent corresponding angles.
Determining Area: Sectors of Circles
Students will use proportional reasoning to develop formulas to determine the area of sectors of circles. Students will then solve problems involving the area of sectors of circles.
Making Conjectures About Circles and Segments
Given examples of circles and the lines that intersect them, the student will use explorations and concrete models to formulate and test conjectures about the properties and relationships among the resulting segments.
Determining Area: Regular Polygons and Circles
The student will apply the formula for the area of regular polygons to solve problems.
Making Conjectures About Circles and Angles
Given examples of circles and the lines that intersect them, the student will use explorations and concrete models to formulate and test conjectures about the properties of and relationships among the resulting angles.
Solving Problems With Similar Figures
Given problem situations involving similar figures, the student will use ratios to solve the problems.
8.01 Conic Sections
In this video, students will learn the definition of a double-napped cone, and how conic sections are formed at the intersection of a plane and a double-napped cone.
8.02 Ellipses
In this video, students will learn the analytic definition of an ellipse, the standard form of the equation of an ellipse, and how to graph ellipses.
8.03 Hyperbolas
In this video, students will learn the analytic definition of a hyperbola, the standard form of the equation of a hyperbola, and how to graph hyperbolas.
8.05 Polar Coordinates and Equations
In this video, students will learn about the polar coordinate system and how to convert to and from the rectangular coordinate system.