Trigonometry

Instructor Mr. Williams E-Mail Address swilliams@lcsd2.org

Phone Number 5-7847 ext. 7222 Planning Time G3 or R3

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The student will demonstrate competency by integrating geometrical, and algebraic
concepts. Calculators will be used in plotting functions, analyzing data, simulating
experiments. The students will be presented with enough trigonometry and circular
functions to constitute a standard pre-calculus course in trigonometry

GRADING POLICY
40% Common Assessments, 10% Gateway, 25% Homework, 25% Quizzes.
1. Common Assessments may be retaken once and the scores will be averaged. In
the case that the average is below 70%, the higher score will be taken up to 70%.
Students must complete any re-take within 7 days of the original test.
2. Final may be retaken only if the student scored below 60%. The student may
retake the final up to 70%.
3. Homework may be re-worked for partial credit (up to 70%) until the last 2 weeks
of the class.
4. Quizzes may not be retaken.

Students will be required to:

Participate in learning activities
Keep a notebook
Attend class, and bring books and graphing calculator, graphing notebook.
Perform quality work in all areas; proficient on all standards

Units of study
1. Triangle Trigonometry: Angles and degree measure, trigonometric functions
of acute angles, trigonometric functions of general angles, values of
trigonometric functions, solving right triangles, the law of cosine, the law of
sine, solving general triangles, areas of triangles
2. Trigonometric graphs: Radian measure, circular functions, periodicity and
symmetry, graphs of sine and cosine, graphs of the other trig functions.
3. Trigonometric Identities: the fundamental identities, trigonometric addition
formulas, double-angle and half-angle formulas, formulas for the tangent

4. Trigonometric Applications: Vectors in operation, Vectors in the plane, polar

coordinates, the geometry of complex numbers, Inverse functions,
trigonometric equations.
Course Material and Resources
Textbook: Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method. Book 2,
McDougal Littell and Algebra 2, McDougal Littell 2007
Houghton Mifflin Company, 2000
Graphing Calculator (Ti-83 and newer. TI-84 plus is recommended)
State Standards and Benchmarks
 
1. NUMBER OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS
• Students will represent, use and apply numbers in a variety of forms.
• Students will apply the structure and properties of the real number
system
• Students will select and perform operations and evaluate the
reasonableness of results of number operations.
• Students will use proportional reasoning to solve problems.
2. GEOMETRY
• Students will use transformations, congruency, symmetry, similarity,
perpendicularity, and parallelism to solve problems.
• Students will communicate, using mathematical language to:
o Interpret, represent, or create geometric figures
o Draw or build figures from mathematical descriptions
o Analyze properties and determine attributes of 2 and 3
dimensional objects.
• Students will communicate the reasoning used in problem-solving
situations
• Students will solve problems involving the coordinate plane.
• Students will connect geometry with other mathematical topics
3. MEASUREMENT
• Students apply estimation and measurement using the appropriate
methods and units to solve problems involving length, weight/mass,
area, surface area, volume, and angle measure
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of both metric and U.S.
customary systems. Students will be able to convert within each
system
• Students will identify and apply scale, ratios, and proportions in
solving measurement problems.
• Students will solve problems of angle measure including those
involving polygons or parallel lines cut by a transversal.
• Students will solve indirect measurement problems

4. ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS AND RELATIONSHIPS

• Students will use algebraic concepts, symbols, and skills to represent
and solve real-world problems
• Students will write, model, and evaluate expressions, functions,
equations and inequalities.
• Students will graph linear equations and interpret the results in
solving algebraic problems.
• Students will solve, graph, or interpret systems of linear equations.
• Students will connect algebra with other mathematical topics
Performance Standards
In a problem-solving situation, using appropriate tools of technology, algebra, and
geometry, a proficient student will work independently to:
-Write, model, and evaluate functions, equations, inequalities, and systems to
reach a solution or make a connection
-Represent, use, and apply numbers in a variety of forms
-Make connections in applying properties of numbers, triangles, trigonometric
functions, circular functions, and vectors to complex situations
-Collect, organize, interpret, and present numerical information using tables,
graphs
-Solve problems using definitions and properties of trigonometric functions,
circular functions, polar coordinates and rectangular coordinates, vectors, and
identities
- Solve life-situation problems by applying knowledge of the laws of sine and
cosine and draw valid conclusions.
-Select and make appropriate use of scientific calculators, computers and
software.
Students who perform at a proficient or advanced level on all the standards will receive
credit. Students who need help to achieve the standards will be tutored in after school
programs until they meet the standard or the school year ends.
Unit Standard Benchmark Assessments
Triangle 1. Numbers Operations (1-1), (1-2), (1-3), (1-4), test
Trigonometry and concepts (2-1), (2-2), (2-3), (2-4), (2-
2. Geometry 5) (3-1), (3-3), (3-4)
3. Measurement (4-1), (4-2), (4-5)
4. Algebra

Trigonometric 1. Numbers Operations (1-1), (1-2), (1-4) test

graphs and concepts (2-1), (2-2), (2-3), (2-4), (2-
2. Geometry 5)
3. Measurement (3-1), (3-3)
4. Algebra (4-1), (4-2), (4-5)

Trigonometric 1. Numbers Operations (1-1), (1-2) test

Identities and concepts (2-2)
2. Geometry (4-1), (4-2), (4-5)
3. Measurement
4. Algebra

Trigonometric 1. Numbers Operations (1-1), (1-2), 2-1), (2-2) test

Applications and concepts (2-3), (2-4), (2-6), (3-1)
2. Geometry (4-2), (4-5), (6-1), (6-2)
3. Measurement
4. Algebra
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