Course title

College Algebra/Functions

Pre-requisite

Algebra 3-4

Course description

Analysis and interpretation of the behavior and nature of functions including linear; quadratic; higher order polynomials; rational; exponential; logarithmic; power; absolute value; piecewise-defined functions; systems of equations; using multiple methods including matrices; and modeling and solving real-world problems. Official Course Competencies: 1. Calculate and interpret the average rate of change in varied contexts; using function notation including the difference quotient. (I) 2. Define; distinguish; and interpret the relations and functions and their inverses represented verbally; graphically; numerically; or algebraically. (IVII) 3. Evaluate functions; including composition; and solve function equations and inequalities using multiple methods. (IVII) 4. Set up; solve; and interpret the meaning of solutions of systems of linear equations using multiple methods; including matrices where appropriate. (VIII) 5. Identify; graph; analyze; and determine the key characteristics of the following function types and their transformations: linear; quadratic; higher order polynomial; power; radical; rational; exponential; logarithmic; absolute value; and piecewise defined. (IVII) 6. Model real-world situations using a variety of mathematical techniques (including regression) and solve real-world mathematical techniques (including regression) and solve real-world mathematical problems using functions. (IVIII) 7. Introduce sequences and series. (IX)

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Phoenix

School / district Address

15002 N 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ

School zip code

85032

Requested competency code

Math

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • MTHA
  • 4 years of Math

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No