Pre-Calculus - Simplifying Trig Expressions

Teacher : Holly Carter

Course/ Subject: Pre-Calculus – Trigonometric Identities

Date of Instruction:  10/01/21

Opening (I Do)

An engaging process for lesson introduction that is specifically planned to encourage equitable and purposeful student participation. Describe the instructional process that will be used to introduce the lesson.

TKES 1, 2, 3,4,5, 8,10

Standards:

MGSE9-12.F.TF.8

MGSE9-12.F.TF.9

 Learning Target:

I can simplify a trig expression

Success Criteria:

I can substitute one identity for its equivalent.

I can simplify complex fractions.

I can add/subtract fractions.

I can factor.

Introduction/Connection: 

Do now  -SAT/ACT Practice- students will answer multiple choice questions written in the SAT or ACT style – posted in Google Classroom

Connection – Geometric Proofs for congruent triangles

DIRECT INSTRUCTION:

Work Period  (We Do, You Do)

Students learning by doing/demonstrating learning expectations.  Describe the instructional process that will be used to engage the students in the work period.

TKES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 8,10

GUIDED PRACTICE:  

We will answer questions from the simplifying trig expressions worksheet.

INDEPENDENT/COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE/DIFFERENTIATION:

Students will independently practice by completing The trig expression worksheet and the Evaluating the fundamental Identities worksheet.  Students may work together or independently.

Closing  (We Check)

Describe the instructional process that will be used to close the lesson and check for student understanding.

TKES : 1,2,3, 4,5,6,7,8

SUMMARIZE/CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING:

Students will compare their puzzle to the solution