This course synthesizes and expands students’ understanding of geometrical and algebraic concepts. Topics covered include linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, radical, polynomial, and rational functions, analytic geometry and graphing techniques, trigonometric functions, matrices and vectors, polar functions, and arithmetic of complex numbers. Students will also be introduced to foundational calculus concepts such as limits, derivatives, and integrals.
Completion of this course requires regular access to a laptop or desktop computer with working microphone and webcam, as well as a reliable internet connection.
This Fixed-Paced course incorporates a blend of synchronous and asynchronous elements. Students and teacher meet live via zoom on a regular weekly schedule. In addition, students complete coursework including guided readings, interactive videos, text and video-based discussion threads, problem sets, individual and collaborative projects, and so on. While these activities are time-flexible, teachers sequence them with weekly deadlines to help students keep on track and encourage and support the development of productive time management skills.