CP Trigonometry Syllabus

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College Prep Trigonometry Course Syllabus

Course Description
This accelerated course condenses one year of study into a single semester. In this
course students will study trigonometric relations, functions, complex numbers,
and logarithmic functions and their graphs. There is an emphasis on verification of
trigonometric identities using all of the basic trigonometric identities. Students will
use graphing calculators in activities that are appropriate to the topics in
trigonometry like the Unit Circle, trigonometric Identities, trigonometric functions,
right triangle trigonometry, Trigonometric equations, and more.

Course Goals
This course will:
 encourage students to  prepare students for higher levels of
become problem solvers and mathematical explorations.
users of mathematics.  help students make the connection
David J. Fox  pursue and achieve district between Geometry and the physical world.
Jennings Senior High and state standards.
School
Room E232
Course Content:
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 Trigonometry and Trigonometric Functions
Voicemail:
653-8100 X2695  Trigonometric Identities
 Law of Sines
 Law of and Cosines
 Complex Numbers
 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Daily Routine
 Opener: Activity/Problem
This may be a follow-up problem we’ve explored, or an introduction to the topic of
Course Content
the day, or it may be some interesting mathematics exploration or result.
 Assessments:
o Unit Exams
 Homework: Check/Review/Questions
o Quizzes
I check homework for completion and process. Credit is only given for completed
o Investigations
assignments. Partial or late work is not accepted.
 Homework: Given after
each lesson and
 Instruction: Activity/Problem/Presentation
maintained in a
We may work individually or in small groups on an activity or problem. There may be
notebook
a large-group presentation of new material.
 Notes and classwork:
See scoring guide
 Wrap Up: Review/Practice/Extend
[Complete all of your work
In the last few minutes of the class period, we may review what’s been
in pencil only.]
accomplished and what’s expected for homework. We may discuss how the current
material connects with previous lessons or future topics. We may complete a brief
assessment based on the day’s activities.
Attendance & Behavior Expectations
 Be on time. Offense and Consequence
Keys to Success  Be in uniform. 1st
Verbal Warning
nd
 Wait at the door to be seated when 2 Contract and 10 mins.
rd
 Take good notes late. 3 Contract, 20 mins., Phone Call
 Detentions start at 3:00 pm. 4th Contract, 30 mins., Phone Call
 Read ahead of the 5th Referral to Guidance Office
lessons
 Get help early
(Tutoring 3-4 pm M,
W, T, F)
 Do the homework
Ask questions and
participate in
discussions

Assignment Weight
Exams, Investigations and Quizzes 60%
Notes and Classwork 30%
Homework 10%
Total 100%

SUPPLIES:
 binder
 notebook
 TI 90 series graphing calculator
 mechanical pencils
 ruler
 protractor
 compass
 protractor

“What has been affirmed without proof can also be denied without proof."
― Euclid

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