PROPOSED ACADEMIC ELECTIVE February 2025

PRE-CALCULUS 1

Course Description: This Pre-Calculus course equips learners with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in preparation for
taking Calculus courses, fostering critical and analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Through a comprehensive exploration of
conic sections, systems of nonlinear equations, functions including exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric, learners will
demonstrate a deep understanding of mathematical principles and their real-world applications. Learning experiences include
analyzing and solving complex problems, justifying solutions through logical reasoning, constructing proofs, and communicating
mathematical ideas effectively using appropriate representations.

As a prelude to calculus for higher education courses, learners will translate real-life context into mathematical models using
appropriate digital tools and technology. Equipped with 21st century skills, they will be able to apply their knowledge and understanding
of mathematics preparing them for future academic endeavors and professional careers in diverse fields including engineering,
computer science, economics, statistics, finance, physics, and other sciences.

Number of hours/quarter: 40 hours

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PROPOSED ACADEMIC ELECTIVE February 2025

PRE-CALCULUS 1
GRADE 12 - QUARTER 1
CONTENT
STANDARDS
CONTENT The learners LEARNING COMPETENCIES
DOMAIN demonstrate The learners …
knowledge and
understanding of ...
1. illustrate conic sections including degenerate cases.
2. define geometrically the different conic sections.
3. identify the parts of different conic sections.
1. Conic 4. derive the standard form of the equations of the different conic sections.
Sections 5. convert standard form of the equation of a conic section to general form and vice-
Measurement versa.
and Geometry 6. graph a conic section.
(MG) 7. solve problems involving conic sections.
8. explore, using technology, the points of intersections of (a) two conic sections (b) a
2. Systems of conic section and a line.
Non-linear 9. solve systems of (a) two quadratic equations; (b) one quadratic and one linear
Equations equation.
10. graph the solutions of a system of nonlinear equations as points of intersection.
11. solve problems involving systems of nonlinear equations.
Performance Standards
By the end of the quarter, the learners are able to …
● solve problems involving conic sections;
● translate real-life contexts into mathematical models using appropriate equations involving conic sections;
● use properties of conic sections to analyze, interpret, and find solutions to mathematical and practical problems; and
● formulate mathematical models involving systems of nonlinear equations.

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PROPOSED ACADEMIC ELECTIVE February 2025

PRE-CALCULUS 1
GRADE 12 - QUARTER 2
CONTENT
STANDARDS
CONTENT The learners LEARNING COMPETENCIES
DOMAIN demonstrate The learners …
knowledge and
understanding of ...
1. define the inverse of a function and enumerate its properties.
2. identify the inverse of simple one-to-one algebraic functions (linear, square root of
linear, y=x3, quotient of two linear functions).
1. Exponential 3. sketch the graph of the inverse given the graph of the function.
and 4. illustrate exponential functions.
Number and
Logarithmic 5. sketch the graph and identify the domain and range of an exponential function.
Algebra (NA)
Functions 6. formulate the inverse of an exponential function using logarithms.
7. sketch the graph and identify the domain and range of a logarithmic function.
8. prove properties of logarithms.
9. solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
10. solve real-life problems using exponential and logarithmic functions.
Performance Standards
By the end of the quarter, the learners are able to …
● model and solve real-life problems using exponential and logarithmic functions.

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