This online Trigonometry workshop is designed for high school homeschoolers who want to brush up on or extend their Trig skills.

• It will introduce or reinforce the more difficult trigonometry topics before or during a Precalculus class.

• It will serve as a refresher for those who would like a review of Trig topics before diving into AP Calculus.

 

Class Details

• This Trigonometry workshop is a self-paced class set up on a pacing schedule of 8-12 weeks

  • Students can progress through the workshop at pace they find optimal

  • Available any time and must be completed within 6 months of start

• Tuition: $175

• Instructor: Ashley Porter

• Optional Live Study Hall: Thursday 6-9 p.m. Eastern

  • The instructor will be available to answer questions in a live study hall, through messages, or in occasional one-on-one Zoom meetings.

• Grade level: Varies (successfully completed Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 2)

  • For age/grade guidelines, prerequisites, and class-fit recommendations for all classes, please see our FAQ page.

• Course materials: All instructional resources will be provided online by the instructor.

• Format: Online Moodle class room with optional live Zoom meetings

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Foundational Elements

The course is structured to encourage weekly learning and practice, but students are free to watch the instructional videos and complete the lessons and assignments at any pace.

• There are no live classes in this self-paced class, but students will interact with the instructor as she grades assignments, offers feedback, and welcomes questions.

• Students will work in an online classroom, where they will access videos, guided notes and handouts, assignments and quizzes. A typical week will include a variety of elements:

  • Short instructional videos

  • Practice assignments

  • Automatically graded checkpoint quizzes to measure mastery of concepts.​

• Students should expect to spend 2-4 hours per week (which includes the instructional videos) if they wish to complete the workshop in an 8-12 week timeframe.

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This workshop will cover topics in functions, trigonometry, and analytical geometry.

• Each section engages students in explorations of problem solving, strengthens critical-thinking skills through technology and study tips, and develops why trigonometry is important through real-life applications.

• Topics include:

  • Introduction to Angles (degrees & radians)

  • Introduction to Right Angles

  • Introduction the Unit Circle

  • Solving Right Triangles

  • Properties and Graphing Trig Functions

  • Trigonometric Ratios & Identities 

  • Simplifying and Verifying Trig Expressions

  • Solving Trig Equations 

  • Graphing Polar Coordinates and Polar Equations

  • Exploring Properties of Conic Sections

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Learn | Brush Up | Reinforce!

With the aid of teacher-created videos, a variety of interactive resources, and real-time access to the instructor for questions, this short workshop will help students master the more challenging Trig concepts that are essential to success in Precalculus and AP Calculus.

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