TRIGONOMETRY SYLLABUS FOR FIRST YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS

I. COURSE OUTCOMES WITH COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS

COURSE OUTCOMES SUMMATIVE EVALUATION TASKS
Acquire comprehensive understanding of the Oral recitation Recite the VMGO and able to explain it in their
vision, mission, goals, objectives and quality own words
policy of the university. Give example on how they can be part in
achieving the VMGO of the University
Synthesize a metaphor about the importance of Discussion Active participation in oral recitation
mathematics in a daily life situation. Oral recitation

Encourage punctuality, honest, self-discipline in

studying.
Understand the different terminologies used in Oral Recitation Student will review and do sample exercises to
trigonometry Quizzes test their understanding of the terminologies and
Exercises functions.
- Brief review of the Pythagorean theorem
and solving equations.
- Brief review of domain and range
- Determine the trigonometric function,
basic identities, equations and their
application
Understand the trigonometric functions and able Exercises Problem solving, computation, Identification.
to solve problems of unknown side or unknown Quizzes
angles of a triangle

Apply the basic trigonometric functions. Prepare Fieldwork, Project outcome and functionality of Students will prepare protractor, glue, scissors,
a sample of clinometer to measure angles. the prepared clinometer used scrap materials like straws, string, hard
paper and a coin or any weight such as metal
nut, paper clip
Acquire comprehensive understanding of other Exercises Problem solving, computation, Identification.
concepts in trigonometry (unit circle) Quizzes

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 Understanding basic sequence and series Oral recitation Problem solving, computation
Exercises

II. COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

WEEK TOPIC
Week 1 Orientation
Course Policies, course requirements and overview of the subject course
Week 2 to 3 Introduction to Trigonometry
Review of Basic Equations in Algebra to be used in Trigonometry
- Cartesian Coordinate System
- Pythagorean Theorem and solving sides of triangle
- Domain and Range

Week 4 to 7 Six Trigonometric Functions

- Introduction
- Concept
- Angles and measure
- Formula
- Problem solving

Week 8 Unit Circle

Week 9 Midterm Examination
Week 10 to 12 Applications of trigonometry on Right Triangles
- Solving
- Project activity/ field application

Week 13 to 14 Law of Sines and Cosines

Week 15 to 16 Sequence and Series

Week 17
Review of All topics
Week 18
Final Examination

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III. COURSE CONTENT:
Values to be integrated: Understanding, appreciative and open minded, cooperation, responsibility, determination, self-discipline in studying, courage and
respect

Teaching/
Intended Learning Assessment Learning Time Frame
Outcomes (ILO) Tasks Topics Activities (hrs) Resources Remarks
Orientation on rules, Quality Student Handbook before 1.5 hrs [1]
Policy & Academic Policies Observation Class Meeting
Discussion Goals
and objectives

Overview of the
Course
Understand and comply Student Teacher’s classroom policy, grading Open discussion 1.5 hrs [1]
with teachers’ classroom Observation system, and requirements of the course
policy & course Distribution of
requirements syllabus and class
orientation
Understand the basic Lesson 1: Introduction to trigonometry Discussion 6 hrs [2]
terminologies used in Participation [3]
trigonometry and the - Basic application of trigonometry Oral Recitation [4]
importance of the Cartesian in real life and in the course [5]
Coordinate system in
graphing - Basic signs / symbols used in
trigonometry
Appreciate the basic
importance of trigonometry - Cartesian Coordinate System
in the course.
- Pythagorean Theorem and solving
Understand and solve sides of triangle
problems using the
Pythagorean theorem - Domain and range
Assessment Teaching/ Time Frame
Intended Learning Tasks Learning (hrs)
Outcomes (ILO) Topics Activities Resources Remarks
Understand the concept of Lesson 2: Trigonometric Functions Lecture 11 hrs [2]
the six trigonometric - Concept, meaning Discussion [3]

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functions and able to solve - Angles and their measure Oral recitation
different kinds of - Sides and angles of the right Exercises [4]
trigonometric math triangle Quizzes [5]
problems using the 6 six - Finding values of missing angle
equations measure or missing side of a right
triangle
Able to apply algebraic - Six Trigonometric functions
techniques in solving
equations

Understand the concept Lesson 3: Angles and Degrees Lecture 3 hrs [2]
and able to convert degrees Discussion [3]
and radians Angles measurements in Degrees Oral recitation [4]
Angle measurement in Radians Exercises [5]
Converting degrees to radians and vice Quizzes
versa

In depth knowledge of the Lesson 4: Application of Trigonometric Lecture 6 hrs [2]

real life applications of Functions Exercises [3]
trigonometric functions in - Concept of Right Triangles Field application [4]
solving the sides of a right - Solving the sides and angles of Group Activity [5]
triangle. right triangles Reporting
- Angle of Elevation and Depression
Able to measure height of - Project – prepare a sample
trees/ buildings using the clinometer to measure angles and
trigonometric function heights of trees and buildings.

Demonstrate per group as

to the results of their project
output
Teaching/
Intended Learning Assessment Learning Time Frame
Outcomes (ILO) Tasks Topics Activities (hrs) Resources Remarks
Able to derive the law of Lesson 5: Law of Sines Lecture 3 hrs [2]
sines and solve unknown - Formula derivation Problem solving [3]
sides/ angles using this - Solve unknown angle and side of Exercises [4]
method other triangles [5]

Able to apply basic

algebraic equations in
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solving equations
Able to derive the law of Lesson 6: Law of Cosine Lecture 3 hrs [2]
cosines and solve unknown - Formula derivation Problem solving [3]
sides/ angles using this - Solve unknown angle and side of Exercises [4]
method other triangles [5]

Able to apply basic

algebraic equations in
solving equations

Lesson 7: Unit Circle / Circular Lecture 6 hrs [2]

Able to graph and Functions Recitation [3]
determine coordinates in - Identify the points on a circle Exercises [4]
the unit circle - Theory of Unit Circle [5]
- Six circular functions using unit
circle
- Identifying the coordinates
Able to identify the Lesson 8: Sequences and Series Lecture 5 hrs [2]
difference types of number - Sequences Recitation [3]
series - Arithmetic sequence Exercises [4]
- Geometric sequence Quizzes [5]
Able to solve the nth term
using this sequencies,
series

IV. REFERENCES
[1]
[2] Ladicho-Robles, Elizabeth (2023). MSA Textbook in Trigonometry
[3] Johnson, Lauren (2016). Trigonometry: An overview of Important Topics. https://opus.govst.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1176&context=capstones
[4] Balmeo, Virginia (2013 Revised Edition). Worktext in Trigonometry for College Freshmen
[5] Santos, Gil (2009). Rudiments of College Algebra and Trigonometry

V. ACCOMODATION OF SPECIAL STUDENTS

Students who have no gadgets and internet connectivity at home are encourage to use the library. Students are encouraged as well to reach out the Office of
the Student Services (SDS) in case concerns and must document such major concern

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VI. CONSULTATION HOURS
From 8:00 am to 5: 00pm at the Administrative Building, Finance Unit every Monday to Friday (except when there are urgent reports being done by non-teaching
staff or if there are meetings).

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Subject-in-charge BSAF Program Chairman CAFES-Dean

Annexes:
1. Rubrics
2. Acknowledgement of Receipt of Syllabus

VII. RUBRICS
Criteria
4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
Explanation A complete response with Good solid response with solid Explanation is unclear Misses key points
detailed explanation. Speak explanation
with confidence
Demonstrated Knowledge Shows complete understanding Shows substantial Response shows some Response shows a
of the questions, mathematical understanding of the problem, understanding of the complete lack of
ideas and processes ideas and processes problem understanding for the
problem
Requirements Goes beyond the requirements Meets the requirements of the Hardly meets the Does not meet the
of the problem problem requirements of the requirements of the
problem problem

VIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SYLLABUS

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