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Cosine
In this cosine instructional activity, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include various measures of angles. They determine the value of x in each problem using the cosine of the given angle. Then, students substitute the...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Representing Trigonometric Functions
Discover the classic example of periodicity: Ferris wheels. Young mathematicians learn about trigonometric functions through Ferris wheels. They match functions to their graphs and relate the functions to the context.
Curated OER
Does Your Field Measure Up
Students measure angles using a plane table kit. In this geometry lesson, students use trigonometric identities to find the values of the length of a football field.
EngageNY
The Height and Co-Height Functions of a Ferris Wheel
Show learners the power of mathematics as they model real-life designs. Pupils graph a periodic function by comparing the degree of rotation to the height of a ferris wheel.
Illustrative Mathematics
Calculations with Sine and Cosine
Practice makes perfect and perfecting those trigonometric functions are vital in trigonometry. The task requires evaluating cosine and sine values at common degree measures before looking at the results. Is there a pattern when the...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 6: Modeling Periodic Behavior
Around and around we go ... again, and again, and again, and again! That's the nature of a periodic function. Young scholars learn how to model a periodic pattern with trigonometric functions. The nine-lesson unit explores the connection...
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Some Explorations With Even And Odd Functions
In this math worksheet, students explain relationships that define even functions. They give the reason that given functions are even functions. Students describe even and odd functions.
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Limits of Functions
In this limits of functions worksheet, learners find the limits of given functions. This one-page worksheet contains 3 multi-step problems.
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Trigonometric Functions
In this trigonometric functions worksheet, students examine trigonometric functions and graph them. This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem and a graph.
EngageNY
The Definition of Sine, Cosine, and Tangent
Introduce your classes to a new world of mathematics. Pupils learn to call trigonometric ratios by their given names: sine, cosine, and tangent. They find ratios and use known ratios to discover missing sides of similar triangles.
EngageNY
Why Call It Tangent?
Discover the relationship between tangent lines and the tangent function. Class members develop the idea of the tangent function using the unit circle. They create tables of values and explore the domain, range, and end behavior of the...
Shodor Education Foundation
Polar Coordinates
Polar opposites might not work together—but polar coordinates do! The interactive provides learners the opportunity to graph trigonometric and algebraic functions using polar coordinates. The program takes either individual data points...
CK-12 Foundation
Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions: Lighthouse
How far is that boat from the lighthouse? Scholars create diagrams to represent a scenario given the angle of depreciation from a lighthouse to a boat. Learners apply the basic trigonometric functions to find various distances stemming...
CK-12 Foundation
Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions: Derivative of sin(x)
Graphically find the derivative of sin(x). Using the interactive, pupils graph the slope of the tangent line to the sine function. Class members use the resulting graph to determine the derivative of the sine function. They verify their...
CK-12 Foundation
Trigonometric Functions and Angles of Rotation: The Triangle in the Circle
Go around the unit circle and create triangles. Pupils move a point around the unit circles to visualize the triangle associated with the angle in standard position. The three main trigonometric functions are defined in terms of the legs...
CK-12 Foundation
Trigonometric Functions of Angles Greater than 360 Degrees: Snowboarding
Spin through the trigonometric functions. Scholars determine the angle of rotation a snowboarding snowman makes at various distances in his jump. The class members then calculate the values of trigonometric functions for those angles.
Curated OER
Exploring Trigonometric Functions
Learners are introduced to the characteristics of trigonometric functions. In groups, they analyze graphs of sine and cosine to determine the lengths of a triangle. They compare and contrast the graphical and numerical characteristics...
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Interpolating Function
In this interpolating function worksheet, students solve 7 different sets of problems that include determining the interpolating function of each. They write out the equations to interpolate with a constant sine and cosine terms. Then,...
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Exercise Set 5.4: Inverse Trigonometric Functions
In this trigonometric functions worksheet, high schoolers solve 68 multi-part short answer and graphing questions. Students evaluate inverse trigonometric functions for a given value. High schoolers graph inverse trigonometric functions.
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Differentiation of Functions
In this differentiation of functions worksheet, learners find the first derivative of given functions. Functions contain exponents and square roots. This three page worksheet contains nine multi-step problems.
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Differentiation of Trigonometry Functions
In this trigonometry worksheet, students differentiate the different trigonometric identities. They derive the sine, cosine, tangent and inverses of these trig identities. There are 18 questions with an answer key.
CK-12 Foundation
Horizontal Translations or Phase Shifts: Sine
Shift a trigonometric function and find its new equation. Pupils translate a sine function on a graph. The scholars determine the equation of the function that represents the translated graph and observe the connection between a...
Curated OER
The Hyperbolic Sine and Cosine
In this sine and cosine worksheet, students find derivatives and integrals of 6 functions. Students find derivatives, indefinite integrals and the area between two curves.
Illustrative Mathematics
Exploring Sinusoidal Functions
What effect does changing a parameter have on the graph of a trigonometric function? Pupils use a Desmos applet to explore the general sine graph. They experiment changing different parameters and record the resulting change of the...