Precalculus

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A course, or set of courses, that includes (specifically) trigonometry and algebra at an appropriate level to prepare students to study calculus. uncountable

    "2016, Pam Goodner (lead writer/editor), Eureka Math Precalculus Study Guide, Wiley (Jossey-Bass), page ix, As we wrote the Precalculus course, we wanted to create interest for older high school students by presenting topics in a context, something that students could relate to so that they could see the value in their work."

  2. 2
    a college-level algebra and trigonometry course that is designed to prepare students for the study of calculus wordnet

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"2016, Pam Goodner (lead writer/editor), Eureka Math Precalculus Study Guide, Wiley (Jossey-Bass), page ix, As we wrote the Precalculus course, we wanted to create interest for older high school students by presenting topics in a context, something that students could relate to so that they could see the value in their work."

Etymology

From pre- + calculus.

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