If your teenager is interested in a career in some aspect of science, the study of higher mathematics is vital. Mathematics supplies the language and patterns of reasoning used in the sciences, picturing God’s orderly Creation. This elective course, in which your teen progresses to advanced trigonometric topics as well as analytical geometry, will get him ready! In trigonometry, he will learn to find linear and angular velocity, reduce and graph the six trigonometric functions, solve oblique triangles and trigonometric equations, and verify identities. The emphasis in analytical geometry will be complex numbers, distance and slope, graphing techniques of conic sections and polar equations, and basic regression analysis. Precalculus topics include an introduction to limits, and applications of the first and second derivatives. The detailed explanations and practical applications provided by his Abeka Academy teacher along with ample practice problems make it possible for your teen and his video classmates to master and retain the concepts. As your teen becomes more acquainted with his classmates on the video, he will feel as though he is a part of the class. The teacher will even pause to allow “students watching” opportunity to participate.
The prerecorded online video streaming or DVDs give you the flexibility to set your own daily schedule. The video lease provides a full 12 months to complete the 170 lessons and 6 months to complete 85 lessons for a semester. You also have the option to purchase either the Video & Books or Video (for those who may already have some of the materials and wish to purchase individual items separately). A video manual is provided with either option to help you stay on track with the video teacher. Also, record-keeping progress reports are included with both options to document your child’s progress through the school year.
Abeka Academy offers two different program types to meet your family’s specific needs. The Unaccredited program allows for more course flexibility and relies solely on the home teacher to keep track of student records. For an additional charge, the Accredited program provides official report cards and standardized testing as well as reliable record-keeping by our academic team. With either option, academic assistance is accessible through email, live chat, or phone. Conveniently view our Homeschool Agreement before purchase to understand the requirements. Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry. Recommended grade 12.