Math IV

Math

Course Description

A preparation for post-secondary math with an emphasis on modeling data and application problems. Topics include the study of functions in several representations, including tables of data, graphs, and formulas; characteristics of a variety of functions (including linear, power, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric); and building mathematical models from data. Conceptual mathematical background will be supplied as needed. This class is intended for students who want a fourth year of math but are not eligible to take any of the dual credit senior options (College Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus).

Prerequisites

Completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

Grade Level Offerings

Course Length

1 Year

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