SPX Faculty since 1999 to 2004, 2017 to present

Kelly Wilson

Math Teacher

Education & Certifications

BS Secondary Mathematics Education – University of Missouri
MA Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction – UMKC

Courses

Dual Credit Pre-Calculus

Credits: 1 (College Credit Available)

This course addresses the fundamental topics of algebra and trigonometry necessary for Calculus. Topics include linear, quadratic, and miscellaneous equations and inequalities; relations and functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; graphing; systems of equations; the degree and radian measure of angles; the definition of the six trigonometric functions; the solution of triangles and appropriate application problems; the solution of conditional trigonometric equations; the verification and usefulness of identities; the inverse trigonometric functions; the trigonometric form of a complex number and polar curves; and arithmetic and geometric sequences. Students may elect to sign up for advanced college credit through UMKC.

Dual Credit Calculus I

Credits: 1 (College Credit Available)

This course aims to provide a working knowledge of the concepts and theorems of elementary calculus of functions of one variable. Topics covered include a review of precalculus, limits, derivatives, and integrals of a wide variety of functions and their applications to curve sketching, maximum and minimum problems, area and volume. Students may elect to sign up for advanced college credit through UMKC.

Dual Credit College Algebra

Credits: 1 (College Credit Available)

This course addresses fundamentals of basic algebra. Topics include the real number system, basic operations of algebra, polynomial functions (linear, quadratic, and higher degree), inequalities, functions and graphs, systems of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, and arithmetic and geometric sequences. This course is intended for students needing a thorough study of algebra in preparation for college level math courses for a liberal arts or business major. Students may elect to sign up for advanced college credit through UMKC.

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