This is a self-paced 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
Formulas used to find sums of numbers
Similarities and differences between equations of conic sections
Limits, continuity, and calculus
Students learn through online lesson activities, videos, and interactive activities. Each module includes lessons that conclude with a brief quiz as well as a module exam. The course contains a cumulative final exam.
This self-paced 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.
About the Self-Paced Course Model
Self-Paced courses are designed for students who need flexibility in their academic schedule. Teachers answer questions and interact with students in Private Topics, provide feedback on work, and host weekly office hours. Students work independently on course activities; the course does not include class discussion assignments or other collaborative work.
This course has start dates on each Wednesday throughout the year. Students must maintain enrollment for a minimum of 4 weeks and have up to 16 weeks to complete all assignments in the course. It is expected that students will work for approximately 90 hours to complete this course, though the amount of time may vary depending on a student’s work habits and comfort with the material.
