Algebra 3

ALGEBRA 3 (411320CW)

Semester Course (1 Unit)

Prerequisite: Geometry

NCAA Core GPA Approved

In order to prepare for global competition and high expectations, students engage in a study of the concepts of algebraic thinking, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and statistics. The following units of study are included with an emphasis on an understanding of the concepts through the lenses of the mathematical process standards: Review of Linear Relations and Functions, System of Equations and Inequalities, The Nature of Graphs, Polynomial Functions, Trigonometric Functions (Six Trigonometric functions, Right Triangle Trigonometry, Applications of Trigonometry, The Unit Circle), Graphs and Inverses of Trigonometric Functions, and Descriptive Statistics.

Graphing calculators will be used extensively and students should have their own graphing calculator. If purchasing a calculator, the TI-84 contains the features needed for all courses except AP Calculus or AP Statistics. This is also the calculator used for demonstration purposes in classes. Students will not be allowed to use a TI-89, TI-92, TI-Nspire CAS or other comparable calculators that utilize symbolic manipulation. Only AP courses use the Nspire-CAS calculator.

Calculator rentals are available through the math department. See a math teacher for questions.