Pre-Calculus
Functions & Relationships
Operations and Graphing
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Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomial and rational functions.PC.FR.1
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Use the properties of exponents to find equivalent expressions and to solve equations.PC.FR.2
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Use properties of logarithms to simplify and evaluate logarithmic expressions, and to solve equations.PC.FR.3
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Find the composition of two functions and determine the domain of the composite functionPC.FR.4
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Determine if a function has an inverse and find the inverse of a function algebraically and graphically, restricting the domain if necessary.PC.FR.5
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Analyze functions and identify key features including domain, range, intercepts, symmetry, asymptotes, and end behavior.PC.FR.6
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Apply transformations (translations, reflections, and dilations) to functions and graphs of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions.PC.FR.7
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Model data sets with exponential and logarithmic regression.PC.FR.8
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Choose an appropriate regression model and use it to make predictions.PC.FR.9
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Trigonometry
Trigonometric Functions and Equations
- 1.
Use trigonometric functions to model and solve real-world problemsPC.TF.1
- 2.
Develop the Pythagorean and Quotient Identities, and use them to simplify expressions and solve equationsPC.TF.2
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Use the addition and subtraction, half-angle, and double-angle formulas for sine, cosine, and tangent to simplify expressions and solve equations.PC.TF.3
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Apply the Law of Sines (including the ambiguous case) and the Law of Cosines to find unknown sides and angles in any triangle.PC.TF.4
- 1.
Graphs and Key Features
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Explain how changes in amplitude, period, phase shift, and midline affect the graph of sine, cosine, and tangent functions, using transformations and real-world contexts to support understanding.PC.TF.5
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Explain how changes in amplitude, period, phase shift, and midline affect the graph of secant, cosecant, and cotangent functions, using transformations.PC.TF.6
- 5.
Unit Circle and Applications
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Explain the relationship between the radian measure of an angle and the length of the arc it subtends on a unit circle. PC.TF.7
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Explain how the unit circle can be used to model sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent for all real numbers.PC.TF.8
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Calculate arc length, area of a sector, linear speed, and angular speed in real-world contexts.PC.TF.9
- 7.
Polar & Parametric
Coordinates and Equations
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Represent points and equations in both rectangular and polar coordinate systems and convert between them. PC.PP.1
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Represent and graph parametric equations and eliminate the parameter to convert to rectangular form. PC.PP.2
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Represent complex numbers in rectangular and polar form and multiply, divide, and evaluate powers (De Moivre's Theorem).PC.PP.3
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Find the modulus of a complex number, and the distance between two complex numbersPC.PP.4
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Vectors & Matrices
Vector Operations and Applications
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Represent vectors in component form and calculate magnitude and direction. PC.VM.1
- 2.
Perform vector addition, subtraction, and scalar multiplication both visually and component-wise. PC.VM.2
- 1 .
Matrices and Systems
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Find the dot product of, and angle between, two vectors.PC.VM.3
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Use matrices to represent and solve systems of equations, in two and three variables, with and without technologyPC.VM.4
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Perform matrix multiplication and use matrices to represent transformations in the plane. PC.VM.5
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Find the determinant and inverse of a matrix, with and without technology.PC.VM.6
- 3.
Conic Sections
Properties, Equations and Graphs
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Identify and describe the properties of conic sections (parabolas, ellipses, circles, and hyperbolas). PC.CS.1
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Write equations and graph conic sections given specific properties, features, or transformations.PC.CS.2
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Sequences & Series
Patterns and Sums
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Define and use arithmetic and geometric sequences and series to model real-world situations. PC.SS.1
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Find partial sums of arithmetic and geometric series and understand the concept of limits as they relate to infinite series. PC.SS.2
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Know and apply the Binomial Theorem.PC.SS.3
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Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 12
- Where can I read the official document?
- South Dakota Department of Education South Dakota mathematics Standards - proposed May 2026
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