Students intending to enroll in AP Calculus in the future have the choice to participate in a Honors Precalculus course. This AP Precalculus class will focus on both the Precalculus material and readiness for the AP exam. This AP Precalculus class will focus on both the Precalculus material and readiness for the AP exam. For the difference between the two classes, please scroll down for further explanation.​

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This AP course is designed to provide a comprehensive study of functions, which are the basis of calculus and other higher mathematics courses. The students will study the properties and graphs of trigonometric, polynomial, rational, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions, inequalities, polar coordinates, complex numbers, conic sections, matrices, vectors, sequences, and series.​

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There are two options: one includes an optional live class component, where students must submit work each week, while the other is self-paced, allowing students to work at their own pace within the year.​

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Weekly Live Class

Weekly live Zoom meeting meets every Tuesday, 9 am to 10 am PST (12 pm to 1 pm EST). Class will run from Aug 25, 2025 through early May 2026. Breaks to be determined.

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Cost

Early Bird Special: $699. After June 30: $750. 

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Prerequisite

All students should have successfully completed Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II. If you have not completed the prerequisite, please sign up for Honors Algebra II. See how AP Precalculus fits into your mathematics pathways.

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Course Delivery

A. Online platform. Students access class materials on Canvas, and College Board AP Classroom any time most convenient for them. All class materials are available 24/7. 

• Teacher produced video lectures for each section. 

• Weekly assignment, quizzes, chapter tests and exams

• Free Response Questions will be graded by the instructor.

• College Board designed practice test questions. 

 

B. One optional live Zoom session per week with the instructor that focus on key concepts, challenging assignments, AP multiple choice and free response questions. Attendance is optional and recording will be made accessible for those who cannot attend. 

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Textbook

No textbook is required for this class. In the first year I taught AP Precalculus, I used the textbook "Precalculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic (AP Edition, 11e)" by Franklin D. Demana, as it was the only available textbook with AP Precalculus material. However, since the AP exam is so new, this textbook does not fully align with the exam and lacks some context. Instead, I will provide materials that perfectly align with the AP Exam.

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Technical Requirements

• Computer, high-speed internet access, e-mail capability, with camera

• Smartphone or scanner to save multiple handwritten pages as a single PDF file

• Graphing calculator – TI-89, TI-Nspire, or TI-83/84 Plus ​​

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My Students' Result

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Why take this class? 

The course: 

• Prepares students for calculus (including AP Calculus AB and BC) and to succeed in both STEM and non-STEM majors. 

• Students who want to complete a fourth year of math in high school.  Students who take math all 4 years of high school are 140.5% more likely to be considered “college ready” and “calculus ready.” 

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What is the difference between AP Precalculus and Honors Precalculus? 

Both courses provide excellent preparation for calculus. Each class includes instructor-created video lectures. The AP class is not harder than the Honors class; the primary difference is that the Honors Precalculus course does not include live sessions. Students can ask questions in the discussion forum, where both the TA and I provide answers, and many students have found success through this format.  

For students who wish to take an AP exam as a capstone to their high school math education, AP Precalculus is an excellent choice. However, for those planning to take Calculus in high school, an AP Precalculus class is not strictly necessary. If your goal is to take the AP Precalculus exam, the AP course will thoroughly prepare you to excel. Taking the AP class does not mean you are required to take the AP Exam, but you can still list AP Precalculus on your transcript.Additionally, some homeschool families prefer an AP class for the weighted GPA benefit.  

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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