Students will extend, integrate, and apply Algebra II and Geometry related skills and concepts in preparation for Calculus. Topics include: conic sections, composition of functions & inverse of a function, exponential & logarithmic function, the nature of graphs (transformations, asymptotes, symmetry, etc.). Trigonometric topics include: right triangle trigonometry, circular functions, graphs of the periodic functions, laws of sines and cosines, solving trigonometric equations, inverse trigonometric functions, identities, polar coordinates. In addition, problem solving, data analysis, communication of mathematics in both written and oral form, and the appropriate use of technology are strands, which will permeate the entire course. The Bow High School mathematics department encourages pre-calculus students to purchase their own TI-84 graphing calculator, or an equivalent thereof.