Understanding the Concepts and Origins of Trigonometry

Completed by 2 learners

Ages 15-18

Live Group Class

This class is an in depth analysis of the concepts used in Trigonometry and their origins in relation to Geometry and Algebra.

Greg Fulton

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(18 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 3 weeks

3-5 learners per class

75 min

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What's included

3 live meetings

3 hrs 45 mins in-class hours

Homework

Homework problems will be assigned and analysed each class meeting.

Assessment

Student feedback.

Class Experience

US Grade 10 - 12

This class is designed to look at the previously learned relationships of Algebra and Geometry that give rise to the study of Trigonometry. When students see how common ideas are redefined in the study of Trig, they will not feel overwhelmed by the use of new terminology, formulas, and "Trigonometric Identities" that appear in the course. Instead, they will see how all these ideas work together and connect the learner with many different disciplines and their applications In the real world. 
 Rather than being required to memorize the considerable amount of information that is encountered in a typical Trig class, the students will be given the tools to create these algorithms and relationships in a quality, rather than quantity curriculum. Then, as they continue their studies in the Trigonometry, Calculus, or Physics classrooms, they will be empowered to optimize their understanding of the ideas presented.

Learning Goals

The learners in this class will be able to work with all geometric plane figures including Triangles (Right and Non- Right) and other Convex Polygons, use Coordinate Geometry and Vector Analysis for Physics, construct Identity Proofs for the six primary Trig Function Relationships, and write spatial constructs in Rectangular and Polar Forms.

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External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Greg Fulton

Joined May, 2019

4.8

18reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Mathematics

I have taught all levels of Mathematics and Sciences for forty years and have determined how to best present material to connect important concepts which are common to all. It is that interconnection that not only reveals the purpose but answers the question students ask most often: "Where will I ever use this?"