TRIGONOMETRY

Instructor
Nicholas Crosby SVHS Mathematics Department

Phone Number E-Mail Address

885-7847 ext.7283 (school) ncrosby@lcsd2.org
885-1230 (home)

Grading Policy

40% Common Assessments, 10% Gateways, 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. Gateways may be taken multiple times throughout the semester until the student has scored proficient.

Course Materials

Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method • Book 2 (McDougal Littell)

Graphing Calculator, preferably TI-84 Plus Silver Edition

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

Domain Standards

1. NUMBER OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

• Students will represent, use and apply numbers in a variety of forms.
• Students will select and perform operations and evaluate the reasonableness of results of number
operations
2. GEOMETRY
• Students will apply geometric concepts, properties, and relationships in problems solving situations
• Students will use transformations, congruency, symmetry, similarity, perpendicularity, and parallelism
to solve problems.
• Students will identify and apply scale factor, ratios and proportions
• Students will connect geometry with other mathematical topics
3. MEASUREMENT
• Students will apply the appropriate methods and units to solve problems.
• Students will use appropriate units of angles such as degrees, minutes, seconds, radians and decimals.
4. ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS AND RELATIONSHIPS
• Students will write, model, and evaluate expressions, functions, and systems.
• Students will use inverse and quadratic s
5. TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY
• Students will select and use appropriate technologies to model, measure and research problems and
apply the results in a problem-solving situation.
• Students will use the internet to access notes, lectures and assignments
• Students will use appropriate calculators and computer software to model and solve, and report their
solutions.
6. PROBLEM-SOLVING AND MATHEMATICAL REASONING
• Students will identify a problem to be solved mathematically from a real-life situation.
• Students will determine, collect, and organize the relevant data needed to make a mathematical decision.
• Students will demonstrate logical reasoning, both inductive and deductive.
• Students will communicate mathematically to explain reasoning, verify results, and write solutions.

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 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

STANDARDS/BENCHMARK MAP
Mathematics – Trigonometry

UNIT Standards Benchmarks Assessments

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2,
Unit 12: 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1,
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 Unit Test
Triangle Trigonometry 4.2, 4.5, 6.1, 6.2,
7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
Unit 13a; 13b: 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.6
Trigonometric Graphs; 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 3.1, 4.2, 4.5, 6.1, Unit Test
Identities 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2,
Unit 14: 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1,
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 Unit Test
Trigonometric Applications 4.2, 4.5, 6.1, 6.2,
7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
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