This is an Honors class not designed for the AP Precalculus exam. Students intending to enroll in the AP Precalculus exam should take my AP Precalculus class. 

For the difference between the two classes, please scroll down for further explanation.

 

Course Description

This 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, series, counting and probability. Students who successfully complete this course will be ready to take AP Calculus and college Calculus.

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There are two options: asynchronous 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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Cost

Early Bird Special: $599. After June 30 is $650. 

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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. 

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Course Delivery

Online platform. Students access class materials on Canvas, MyLab 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, chapter tests and exams

• There is no live class

 

Students work at their own pace and they have at most one year to complete the class. Students can ask questions in the discussion forum where the instructor and TA can answer the questions.  

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Course Schedule

Class will run from Aug 26, 2025 through early May 2026. There will a Thanksgiving break, a winter break in December and a Spring break. Exact dates to be determined. 

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Textbook

Precalculus by Margaret L. Lial, John Hornsby, David I. Schneider, Callie Daniels. 7th edition. 

You will need to purchase the ebook that gives you access to MyLab Math for the online HW, quizzes and tests.

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Instruction will be sent out after registration.

 

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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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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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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