GEOMETRY and TRIGONOMETRY


Geometry  

Various Notations and Descriptions    
  -denoting sets of graphs, set notation, verbal description, interval notation 

Graphing Linear Equations (Straight Lines)  
 -graphing lines by plotting points 

Perimeters and Areas of Triangles and Rectangles 

Quadratic Equations  
 -finding vertex and y-intercepts of parabolas 

Role of the Discriminant  
 -effect of positive, negative and zero discriminants on roots and graph 

Easy Grapher; Catalogue of Basic functions  
 -graphs of basic functions 

Tricky Translations  
 -shows vertical and horizontal translations of the standard parabola 

Reflections, Scale Changes, and Translations  
 -effect of reflections, scale changes, and translations on graphs and equations 

The "Plug and Chug" method of Graphing  
 -procedure for graphing equations of the form y = A f[B(x-C)]+D 

Sign Analysis Technique for Graphing  
 -demonstrates graphing polynomials using sign analysis method 

Analyzing and Graphing Rational Functions  
 -step-by-step description of graphing rational functions 

Conic Sections  
 -illustrations and formulas for conic sections in standard position 

The Polar Coordinate System  
 -description of polar system and discussion of graphing points 

Special Polar Graphs  
 -collection of graphs of limasons, rose curves, circles, and lemniscates 

Geometry Formulas  
 -formulas for area, surface, and volume of common shapes  

Protractor  
 -print of protractor which can be cut out and used to measure angles  


Trigonometry  

Right Triangle Trigonometry  
 -self-contained booklet covering relevant geometry and right triangle trig 

Rectangular Coordinate Scales for Graphing  
 -scales for measuring angles in radians  

Trig Functions on a Unit Circle; Trig Tidbits  
 -"wrapping" definitions of trig functions and collections of trig identities  

Trigonometric Functions  
 -trig functions of "special angles" and degree/radian conversions  

Problems Concerning Motion of a Plane or Boat  
 -vectors, bearing, angle of elevation/depression, laws of sines and cosines 

Recognizing and Proving Trig Identities 
 -gives examples and demonstrates a format for proving identities  

Math Learning Center, Shoreline Community College

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