TRIGONOMETRY FACTSHEET

Course Number 1211300

TEXTBOOK: TRIGONOMETRY, Addison Wesley, 2001

DESCRIPTION:  The purpose of this course is to study circular and trigonometric
                         functions and their applications, and to develop an understanding
                         of the relationship between algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

CONTENT:  Topics shall include, but not be limited to, circular and trigonometric
                   functions and their inverses, trigonometric identities, graphs of
                   trigonometric functions and their inverses, trigonometric equation, solutions
                   of right and oblique triangles, trigonometric form of complex numbers,
                   cartesian and polar coordinate systems, and graphs and curve sketching.

MATERIALS:

        1.  You are to bring your covered book, notebook, paper, and pencil each day to
             class.
        2.  Your textbook is to be covered at all times.
        3.  Do not write in your textbook.
        4.  I prefer a pencil be used for all work.   See me to purchase one for 10 cents.
        5. A notebook is necessary. This is for explanations we have in class, sample problems, and homework.

ASSIGNMENTS:

        1.  Homework has a point value of 5.
        2.  Assignments with answers only will not be accepted and will receive no points.
        3.  Criteria for points for homework
                a.  5 points  - all work shown and all problems corrected
                b.  2 points  - homework is not complete; missing problems
                c.  0 points  - answers only, not available to me at requested time.
        4.  Assignments will not be accepted late without an excused absence.
        5.  We will be going over homework daily.  You are to correct your paper
             and complete it as we go over it. This is to be done in a different color
             ink. This will give you something to study from for the tests as well
             as help you understand your mistakes. This is a very important part
             of the learning process.  Do not erase your mistakes.  Cross them
             out and writ the correct answer.
      6.  If you are absent, you must find out what the assignment was and turn it into
            the teacher.  I will grade the paper and return it to you.
        7.  I am available for extra help.  See me to make arrangements.

EXTRA CREDIT

        1.  8 bonus points for perfect attendance

OR
     2.  5 bonus points for not missing any tests or quizzes.

      3.  Bonus points will be deducted as follows:
            a.  Minus 3 points for each late
            b.  Minus 2 points for each missing assignment
            c.  Minus 2 points for disturbing the class

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

        1.  Employability skills is mandated by the county and will count as 20% of your
            quarter grade.
        2.  Employability skills will include, but not be limited to, the following:  attendance,
            coming to school and class on time, bringing required work tools to class,
            maintenance of an assignment notebook or similar system, completion of
            homework,  attitude of cooperation with teacher and fellow students, observance
            of dress code, and time in class is devoted to the appropriate task.
        3.  You will receive 100 points per quarter for employability skills.  If there are no
            infractions, you will automatically receive the points.  Points will be deducted and
            score totaled at the end of the quarter.
 

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