College Algebra and Trigonometry

Avon Lake City Schools 

Curriculum Framework

College Algebra & Trigonometry

Course Overview:

            This course differs from Pre-Calculus in that fewer objectives and applications are required. Trigonometry and other functions are stressed. A graphing calculator is required (TI-83 or TI-84, approximate cost: $100-$110). Prerequisite: A student should have at least a “C” average or better in the previous course(s). This class meets one period daily for ½ unit of credit each semester.

Textbook (Title and Publishing Company): 

            Algebra and Trigonometry 8th Ed.

Online/Supplemental Materials:

            DeltaMath

            Desmos

Assessments: 

            Common assessments will be given among all College Algebra and Trigonometry courses.

Content/Topics/Learning Goals

Subject to Pacing and Schedules

1st Quarter- 

Unit 1: Preliminary Concepts, Equations and Inequalities

  • Real Number System
  • Integer and Rational Number Exponents
  • Polynomials
  • Factoring
  • Rational Expressions
  • Complex Numbers
  • Linear and Absolute Value Equations
  • Formulas and Applications
  • Quadratic Equations

2nd Quarter- 



  • Polynomial, Rational, Radical and Rational Exponent  Equations 
  • Unit 2: Functions and Graphs 
    • Two Dimensional Coordinate System and Graphs
    • Linear, Quadratic, Cubic, Square and Cubed  Root Functions and their graphs with transformations 
  • Unit 3: Trigonometric Functions & Trigonometric Identities and Equations Angles and Arc
    • Right Triangle Trigonometry & Applications

3rd Quarter- 
  • Unit 3: Trigonometric Functions & Trigonometric Identities and Equations Angles and Arc
    • Trigonometry Functions of Acute Angles and Any Angle
    • Trigonometry Functions of Real Numbers
    • Graphs of Sine, Cosine and Tangent Functions using transformations 
    • Trigonometric Identities & Analytic Trig
    • Trigonometric Equations

4th Quarter -  

Unit 4: Exponential Functions 

  • Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
  • Graphs of Exponential Functions
  • Exponential Growth and Decay
  • Applications of Exponential Functions

If time allows:

  • Graphs of Rational Functions and their Applications

 

Last Updated:                     

February, 2026