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Course Details

COURSE CODE Ed. Math 3

COURSE NAME Trigonometry
COURSE DESCRIPTION The course aims to enable students to achieve thorough grasp of circular and
trigonometric functions, solutions to triangles, trigonometric identities and the
polar coordinate system that will translate into proficient application of these
concepts in problem solving and readiness for higher mathematics. Students of
this course will engage in inquiry learning and problem-solving using computer
applications/software and other technological devices.
NUMBER OF UNITS 3 units (Lec.)
PREREQUISITE College and Advanced Algebra

B. Course Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate critical thinking through finding solutions to application and/or real life problems that require
trigonometric concepts and computations;
2. Show skills in using appropriate computer application/software and graphing calculators to carry out
computations and explorations of trigonometric problems; and
3. Exhibit competence in proving trigonometric identities.
C. Course Outline

WEEK TOPICS
1-3 Chapter 1:
1. Trigonometric points
2. Trigonometric functions
3. Points outside the unit circle
4. Arc length
5. Area of a circular sector
4-5 Chapter 2:
Graph of Trigonometric Functions
1. Sine Function
2. Cosine Function
3. Tangent Function
4. Cotangent Function
5. Cosecant Function
6. Secant Function
6-9 Chapter 3:
Trigonometric identities
1. Fundamental Identities
2. Sum and Difference of Two Angles Identities
3. Double Angle Identities
4. Half Angle Identities
10-11 Chapter 4:
Inverse of the Trigonometric Functions
1. Inverse trigonometric functions
 2. Solving trigonometric equations
12-14 Chapter 5:
Solutions of Triangles
1. Solving Right Triangles
2. Solving Oblique Triangles
 Law of Sines
 Law of Cosines
15-18 Chapter 6:
Polar Coordinate system
1. Converting from Cartesian Coordinates to Polar Coordinates
2. Converting from Polar Coordinates to Cartesian Coordinates
3. Plotting a Point in Polar Coordinate System
4. Distance between to Polar Points
5. Graphing Polar functions
D. Suggested Teaching Strategies
 Lectures, Class discussion, problem solving
E. Suggested Assessment/Evaluation
 Quizzes, Performance task, long exams, major exam
F. References
 Larson, R. (2012). Trigonometry. Philippines: Cengage Learning.
 Lial, M, Hornsby, J., Schneider, D., Daniels, C. (2014). Trigonometry. Philippines: Cengage Learning.
 McKeague, C., & Turner, M. (2014).Trigonometry. Cengage Learning.
 Stewart, J., Redin, L., & Watson, S. (2012). Stewart’s algebra and trigonometry. Hiyas Press, Inc