Jump Start to Precalculus
Precalculus doesn't have to feel like a wall you run into — Jump Start to Precalculus turns it into a launching pad.
Starts Thu, Jun 18
12:00 AM UTC · 1h
4 sessions
Ethan
4.1
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Graph linear equations using intercepts and standard form, and identify key features like slope and x/y-intercepts
Solve absolute value equations — including tricky cases with variables on both sides and equations with no solution
Apply horizontal and vertical shifts, stretches, and compressions to transform function graphs across multiple function families
Simplify powers of *i*, perform operations with complex numbers, and use conjugates to simplify expressions
Factor polynomials using difference of squares, perfect square trinomials, and grouping to find roots and simplify expressions
Evaluate composite and nested functions, determine domain and range, and analyze function behavior algebraically and graphically
Find and verify inverse functions using composition and the horizontal line test
Apply SOH CAH TOA and all six trigonometric functions to solve right triangle problems and find missing sides and angles
Meet Ethan.
Ethan
Given his status as an Eagle Scout, it’s only understandable that Ethan has a passion for helping students “always be prepared” for their next high stakes exam. After all, that philosophy earned him a 1550 on the SAT and perfect 5 on eleven AP exams, and continues to serve him well as a Presidential Scholarship winner at the University of Florida and as a Varsity Tutors instructor.
Precalculus doesn't have to feel like a wall you run into — Jump Start to Precalculus turns it into a launching pad. This intensive course is designed for high school students who want to sharpen their algebra skills, tackle brand-new concepts, and walk into precalculus (or calculus) feeling genuinely prepared. Over multiple sessions, students work through everything from graphing linear equations and solving absolute value problems to mastering function transformations, complex numbers, factoring, and trigonometry. Whether you're reviewing material that's gone rusty or encountering these ideas for the first time, this course meets you where you are and pushes you forward. By the end, you won't just recognize these concepts — you'll be able to use them fluently and confidently.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
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Materials
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