This is a quick summary of the CED presented here for ease of access and review. It is not intended as a replacement to the CED but solely as a reference.
Part 1: Introduction
Course Summary
Focuses on functions modeling dynamic phenomena.
Objectives:
– Prepare for Calculus
– Provide basis for science based studies
– Capstone experience: final school level course
– Basic skills:
– Working with equations
– Manipulating functions: compositions, graphs, inverses, transformations
– Working with analytical, graphical and numerical approaches
– Advanced usage of graphing calculators
Prerequisites
– Solving linear and quadratic functions
– Trigonometry
– Simultaneous equations of 2 and 3 variables
– Exponential Functions
– Radical Functions
– Complex numbers
– Graphical, numerical and analytical representation of functions
– Graphing Calculator (30% of material):
– Solve equations
– Graphing
– Tables
– Intersections
– Minima/ Maxima
– Numerical solutions
– Regression equations
– Matrix operations
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