NAC389.480. Precalculus.

A course of study in precalculus must include instruction designed to teach the pupil to do the following:

     1. Analyze the graphs of polynomial, rational, radical and transcendental functions by using technology.

     2. Determine the maximum and minimum points of a graph and interpret the results in situations involving problems in everyday life.

     3. Investigate limits by examining infinite sequences and series and areas under curves.

     4. Investigate different techniques available to solve problems in everyday life.

     5. Solve problems in everyday life by using complex numbers and vectors.

     6. Investigate the relationship between vectors and complex numbers.

     7. Investigate and describe functions and their inverses by using techniques to sketch curves.

     8. Investigate and describe the general properties and behavior of classes of functions.

     9. Validate mathematical assertions by using mathematical induction.

     10. Solve problems in everyday life by applying the techniques of elementary probability and statistics.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 5-4-87; A 4-1-92)