AP Precalculus review

Calculator policy: A graphing calculator is needed for some sections; practise both with and without one.

1. Unit 1

   Polynomial and Rational Functions

   Rates of change, polynomial end behavior and zeros, rational functions, asymptotes and holes, and transformations.

   Topics: Average rate of change, Zeros and end behavior, Rational functions.

   Unit 1 notes and practice

2. Unit 2

   Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

   Arithmetic versus geometric change, exponential models, inverses and logarithmic scales.

   Topics: Exponential models, Logarithms as inverses, Semi-log plots.

   Unit 2 notes and practice

3. Unit 3

   Trigonometric and Polar Functions

   Periodic phenomena, sine and cosine models, the tangent function, inverse trig and polar graphs.

   Topics: Sinusoidal models, Inverse trigonometric functions, Polar coordinates.

   Unit 3 notes and practice

4. Unit 4

   Functions Involving Parameters, Vectors and Matrices

   Parametric motion, vectors, matrices as transformations and linear transformations.

   Topics: Parametric functions, Matrices as transformations.

   Unit 4 notes and practice

• Trigonometric Identities cheat sheet (one-page formulas)
• Unit Circle Values (8 flashcards)