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Preparing students to enter calculus, advanced topics are introduced. These include recursion and induction, vectors, polar coordinates, complex numbers and derivatives. Polya's guide to problem solving will help students as they enter this new level.

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UCSMP Precalculus and Discrete Mathematics

University of Chicago School Mathematics Project

Topic: math
Age Level: secondary
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How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Princeton Science Library)

G. Polya

Topic: math
Age Level: advanced
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