Courses and Content

Pre-Algebra

  • Basic Arithmetic: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
  • Ratios and Proportions: Understanding and solving problems involving ratios, proportions, and percent.
  • Integers: Operations with positive and negative numbers.
  • Variables and Expressions: Introduction to algebraic expressions and simple equations.
  • Basic Geometry: Understanding shapes, areas, and volumes.Statistics: Introduction to data representation and basic probability.

Algebra 1

  • Linear Equations and Inequalities: Solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities.
  • Functions: Understanding and working with functions, including domain and range.
  • Systems of Equations: Solving systems of linear equations using various methods.
  • Polynomials: Operations with polynomials and factoring.
  • Quadratic Equations: Solving quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula.
  • Rational Expressions: Simplifying and performing operations with rational expressions.

Geometry

  • Basic Geometric Shapes: Properties and classifications of different shapes (triangles, quadrilaterals, circles).
  • Congruence and Similarity: Understanding and proving congruence and similarity in geometric figures.
  • Theorems and Proofs: Key geometric theorems (e.g., Pythagorean Theorem) and writing formal proofs.
  • Circles: Properties of circles, arcs, chords, and angles.
  • Coordinate Geometry: Using the coordinate plane to solve geometric problems.
  • Surface Area and Volume: Calculating surface area and volume for various 3D shapes.

Algebra 2

  • Complex Numbers: Introduction to and operations with complex numbers.
  • Polynomials: Advanced operations, factoring, and polynomial functions.
  • Rational Expressions and Equations: Working with more complex rational expressions and solving rational equations.
  • Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Understanding and applying exponential growth and decay, and solving logarithmic equations.
  • Sequences and Series: Arithmetic and geometric sequences, series, and their sums.
  • Conic Sections: Properties and equations of parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas.

College Algebra

  • Advanced Functions: Detailed study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and piecewise functions.
  • Systems of Equations and Inequalities: Solving more complex systems, including nonlinear systems.
  • Matrices: Basic operations with matrices and applications.
  • Determinants: Calculating and interpreting determinants.
  • Complex Numbers: Further exploration of complex numbers and their applications.
  • Sequences and Series: More in-depth study of sequences and series, including binomial theorem.

Pre-Calculus

  • Functions and Their Graphs: In-depth study of functions, including transformations and inverses.
  • Trigonometry: Trigonometric functions, identities, and equations; and applications.
  • Analytic Geometry: Study of conic sections in more depth.
  • Polynomial and Rational Functions: Detailed study of their properties and behavior.
  • Vectors: Basic concepts of vectors and their applications.
  • Limits and Continuity: Introduction to the concept of limits and continuity.

Calculus

  • Limits and Derivatives: Fundamental concepts of limits and derivatives, including differentiation rules and applications.
  • Integrals: Introduction to integration, techniques of integration, and applications.
  • Fundamental Theorem of Calculus: Relationship between differentiation and integration.
  • Series and Sequences: Study of infinite series and sequences, including convergence and divergence.
  • Multivariable Calculus: Basics of calculus involving functions of more than one variable (if covered).
  • Applications: Applications of calculus in real-world problems, including optimization and modeling.