This is a self-paced credit recovery course, in which students will continue their study of
mathematical concepts. Students will explore concepts related to introductory trigonometry and graphs, trigonometric equations and identities, analytical trigonometry, conic sections, and an introduction to calculus. This course includes a focus on graphing functions and understanding and identifying parts of a graph. A scientific and/or graphics calculator is recommended for work on assignments, and on examinations.
Major topics include:
- How graphs of trigonometric functions model real-world phenomena
- Solving right triangle problems with trigonometric ratio and the Unit Circle
- Modeling numeric patterns with explicit or recursive functions
- Similarities and differences between equations of conic sections
Students learn through online lesson activities, videos, and interactive activities. Modules contain a variety of lessons, which conclude with a brief self-check and module exam. The course concludes with a cumulative exam.
This course uses content from Accelerate Education taught by a VHS Learning instructor who is certified in their content area and who follows VHS Learning policies. The course will be hosted in the Buzz learning management system. Students will spend up to 40 hours completing this course, though the actual time spent will vary based on understanding of topics covered in this class.
Credit recovery courses do not meet initial eligibility requirements for NCAA. Students who require flexible courses meeting initial eligibility requirements should consider VHS Learning self-paced courses, which can be found in the VHS Learning Catalog. Course Learning Objectives:
- Identify and analyze graphs of the sine, cosine, and tangent functions.
- Apply trigonometric identities to solve problems and calculate values of angles.
- Apply the Law of Sines and Cosines to calculate sides and angles.
- Solve quadratic systems of equations using different methods.
- Explore concepts related to limits and continuity.