2007-03-28 17:07:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Trigonometry (sin x, cos x, tan x, etc.) is used a *lot* in Pre-Calculus and beyond, and it tends to be a weak spot for most students. I suggest you memorize the Unit Circle:
http://members.aol.com/williamgunther/math/ref/unitcircle.gif
As soon as it's covered, and get lots of practice with using it.
2007-03-28 17:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by Terras 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mastery of pre-calculus strategies are actually not mandatory to prevail in calculus. Calculus will introduce new strategies, at the same time with derivatives and integrals. those require sturdy algebra skills, so a sturdy draw close of algebra is greater important. If something, pre-cal ought to have bolstered your algebra skills to coach you for calculus. in case you haven't any longer mastered algebra yet (i.e. in case you won't be soft tutoring it), that is fantastic, yet calculus will in all likelihood rigidity you to grasp it. you might have 3 semesters to take action. sturdy success.
2016-10-01 21:25:15 · answer #2 · answered by kurihara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be very good at factoring, operations with rational expressions, have good number sense and independence from calculator, GRAPHING, some geometry, For the most part, precalc is a continuation of Algebra 2, but pumped up on steroids. Plus you learn something new called Trigonometry (in most precalc courses, trig is almost an entire semester when done throughly)
2007-03-28 17:14:30 · answer #3 · answered by Kathleen K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You first need to be successful in Algebra. You need an understanding of trig. And doing lots of practice problems will help you. Memorizing and understanding the unit circle will help you a lot with doing problems. Trig functions are also very important in Pre-Calc. Good luck.
2007-03-28 17:16:12 · answer #4 · answered by Joanna K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone I tutored once asked me what is the difference between an A and a B. The answer is the same for you...attention to detail. That someone I tutored years ago did just that and now gets A's all the time.
2007-03-28 17:19:19 · answer #5 · answered by fuzzbutt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm currently enrolled in Math 31IB SL (Pre-Calculus), and my advice for you is to REALLY know your ALGEBRA. Calculus involves tons of algebra.
2007-03-28 17:11:51 · answer #6 · answered by Bill X 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need to have a very good knowlegde in algebra particulary in sets, functions, and limits... Some trigonometric ideas are also needed....
2007-03-28 17:11:06 · answer #7 · answered by Roger M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋