Course

The Trigonometry examination covers material that is usually taught in a one-semester college course in trigonometry, with primary emphasis on analytical trigonometry. A little more than half of the test is made up of routine problems requiring basic trigonometric skills; the remainder involves solving nonroutine problems in which candidates must demonstrate their understanding of concepts. The test includes questions on trigonometric functions and their relationships, evaluation of trigonometric functions of positive and negative angles, trigonometric equations and inequalities, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometry of the triangle, and miscellaneous other topics. It is assumed that the candidate is familiar with currently taught trigonometric vocabulary and notation and with both radian and degree measure. The test places little emphasis on calculations. A calculator is not permitted on the first part of the test, but an online scientific (non-graphing) calculator will be available to students during the second part of the test. Some questions in the second part do require the use of the calculator. The examination contains 65 questions to be answered in 90 minutes. Part 1 contains 25 questions in 30 minutes and does not allow the use of a calculator. Part 2 contains 40 questions in 60 minutes and requires the use of an online scientific calculator. Any time candidates spend on tutorials and providing personal information is in addition to the actual testing time.