1. Functions and Their Behavior

  • Function transformations (shifts, reflections, stretches)
  • Even and odd functions, symmetry
  • Inverse functions
  • Composition of functions
  • Piecewise functions
  • Domain and range (including in context)

2. Polynomial and Rational Functions

  • Polynomial end behavior and turning points
  • Analyzing and graphing polynomial functions
  • Rational function behavior and asymptotes
  • Solving polynomial and rational inequalities

3. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions (Advanced)

  • Modeling with exponential and logarithmic functions
  • Solving compound interest and continuous growth/decay problems
  • Logarithmic and exponential equation solving using properties
  • Change of base formula and applications

4. Trigonometry

  • Unit circle and radian measure
  • Trig functions and their graphs (sin, cos, tan, etc.)
  • Amplitude, period, phase shift
  • Trig identities (Pythagorean, reciprocal, cofunction)
  • Solving trig equations
  • Inverse trig functions
  • Law of Sines and Law of Cosines

5. Systems of Equations & Matrices

  • Solving systems of equations with 2–3 variables
  • Using matrices for solving systems
  • Matrix operations and inverses
  • Determinants and Cramer’s Rule

6. Sequences, Series & Limits (Intro Calculus Concepts)

  • Arithmetic and geometric sequences and series
  • Sigma notation
  • Infinite geometric series
  • Intro to limits and basic continuity

7. Conic Sections

  • Equations and graphs of parabolas, ellipses, circles, and hyperbolas
  • Identifying key features (focus, directrix, center, etc.)
  • Solving problems involving conic applications

8. Probability & Statistics

  • Combinations and permutations
  • Probability distributions
  • Binomial theorem (intro)
  • Measures of center and spread (review + extension)
  • Normal distribution and z-scores
  • Margin of error and confidence intervals (intro level)