Definitions for "Precalculus"
an introduction to the basic mathematical skills necessary for the study of calculus
In mathematics education, precalculus, an advanced form of secondary school algebra, is a foundational mathematical discipline. Courses and textbooks in pre-calculus are intended to prepare students for the study of calculus. Pre-calculus typically includes a review of algebra, as well as an introduction to exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions.