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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.
Curated OER
Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Ratios
In this ratios worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 8 various types of problems. First, they read each problems and draw a sketch for each. Then, students write a trigonometric ratio for each problem and round any decimal answers...
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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...
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Sine and Cosine of Complementary Angles and Special Angles
Building trigonometric basics here will last a mathematical lifetime. Learners expand on the previous lesson in a 36-part series by examining relationships between the sine and cosine of complementary angles. They also review the ratios...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Introduction to Trigonometric Functions
Scholars first learn the definitions of the sine ratio, the cosine ratio, and the tangent ratio. After mastering these definitions, they use the new information to solve triangles.
Flipped Math
Trig Ratios
Take ratios of sides to a new level. Pupils learn the definitions of the three basic trigonometric ratios in right triangles. Using the definitions, scholars find missing lengths in right triangles, based on a known angle. Individuals...
CK-12 Foundation
Fundamental Trigonometric Identities: Tangent Identity
An identity that thieves can't steal the tangent identity. Scholars manipulate ratios to investigate the tangent ratio and connect it to the sine and cosine ratios. An interactive that uses color coding helps with this task.
Alabama Learning Exchange
"I Saw the Sine"
Discover trigonometric ratios that complement each other. Using two videos, the activity introduces the trigonometric ratios. The class discovers the relationship between the sine and cosine of complementary angles.
CK-12 Foundation
Tangent Graphs: Slope and Angle
Learning about tangents doesn't have to be a slippery slope. Pupils drag a point around a unit circle to see how angle affects the slope of a line. They individually answer a set of challenge questions to come to the conclusion that...
Curated OER
The Laws of Sines and Cosines Made Simple!
Learners study the law of sine and cosine. In this pre-calculus instructional activity, students create a triangle and identify the different ratios of a non-right triangle. They use the properties of sine and cosine to solve.
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Trigonometry Ratios in Right Triangles
In this trigonometry ratios in right triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different trigonometric ratios that apply to right triangles. First, they define a trigonometric ratio and its three most common ratios, sine, cosine, and...
Illustrative Mathematics
Finding Trig Values
Let's keep trigonometry simple. When given a cosine ratio, learners must use the clues about the quadrant to determine the sine and tangent ratios. The answer key has a complete worked-out solution to help guide pupils through the problem.
Curated OER
Trig Ratios of General Angles
For this trig ratios worksheet, students determine the angle measurement of trigonometric ratios. They find the value of trigonometric function. This approximately four-page worksheet contains 24 problems. Answers are provided on the...
Curated OER
Law of Sines
In this Law of Sines worksheet, students use trigonometric ratios to determine angle measurement and/or the length of the side of a triangle. This one-page worksheet contains ten trigonometric ratio problems.
Curated OER
Mnemonics to Remember Your Trig Ratios
In this calculus instructional activity, students review mnemonic rhymes to help them remember the different ratios of sine, cosine and tangent. They are funny and memorable for any grade level.
Virginia Department of Education
Special Right Triangles and Right Triangle Trigonometry
Right triangles are so special! Use special right triangles to discover the trigonometric ratios. Pairs construct special right triangles and find the values of the ratios of the sides. In the process, they discover the ratios stay the...
Curated OER
Hunter Fred's Quest for Dinner
Learners solve problems using trigonometric functions, specifically a problem about a tree stand. Pupils try to maximize the distance of hunting sight given certain restrictions. They use the Pythagorean Theorem, sine, cosine, and...
Curated OER
Using Trinonometry to Find Angle Measures
In this trigonometric ratios worksheet, students find the missing angle of 20 triangles by using sine, cosine and tangent ratios. Students compute the angle measurement of given ratios for six problems.
Curated OER
Precalculus Test Sections 5.1 - 5.2
In this section worksheet, students simplify given addition and division problems containing ratios with sine, cosine, and tangent. They factor problems and prove identities. This two-page worksheet contains 12 problems.
Curated OER
The Laws of Sines and Cosines Made Simple!
Students explore the concept of law of sines and cosines. For this law of sines and cosines lesson, students construct a triangle tool from card stock and markers. Students use their triangle tool to aid in solving problems involving...
Curated OER
Tangent
In this tangent worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include various tangent lines. They find the value of x using the tangent of each given angle of various triangles illustrated. Then, students identify and define...
Curated OER
Sin, Cos and Tangent
Students find the identity o sine, cosine and tangent. In this precalculus activity, students solve and identify the different parts of a right triangle. They use the ratios of the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing side or angle.
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Exploring Trigonometric Ratios
Students identify the ratios of trig functions. In this trigonometry lesson, students construct triangles and use it to derive the values of sine, cosine and tangent. They use Cabri software to create the visual of the identities.
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Missing Angles
For this missing angle worksheet, students use trigonometry ratios to determine the measurement of a missing angle. Students identify sine, cosine and tangent ratios. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.