Curated OER
Trigonometric Functions of Special Angles
Students explore the concept of the six trigonometric functions, places where the functions can be utilized, and apply these functions to several electrical application problems.
Curated OER
Diagonals and Altitudes
Students discover the mathematical way to find the dimensions of a diagonal. Using this process, they complete a worksheet in which they identify the relationships between different degree triangles. They review their answers and are...
Curated OER
CORNER CABINET
Ninth and tenth graders calculate the length, width, height, perimeter, area, volume, surface area, angle measures or sums of angle measures of common geometric figures. They solve problems involving scale drawings, models, maps or...
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...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Special Right Triangles 30 60 90
This tutorial shows two special formulas that are used to determined the measures of the legs of 30-60-90 triangles. And if you can't remember the formula, the tutorial gives you tips on other methods you can use.
Cuemath
Cuemath: 30 60 90 Triangle
In this lesson, learn all about the 30-60-90 triangle. Learn about its sides, its area, and the rules that apply to these triangles. Includes simulations and practice questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: 30 60 90 Right Triangles Intermediate
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students about the 30-60-90 special right triangle and how to apply its properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: 30 60 90 Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply the special properties of 30-60-90 right triangles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Relationships of Sides in 30 60 90 Right Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Define a 30-60-90 triangle and the relationship between its sides.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: 30 60 90 Right Triangles Problem Solving
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify special triangles and use the characteristics of 30-60-90 triangles in problem solving.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Trigonometry: The 30 60 90 Right Triangle
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the trigonometry of the 30-60-90 right triangle. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Special Angle Values: 30 60 90 and 45 45 90 Triangles
Explains a simple pictorial way to remember basic reference angle values. Provides other memory aids for the values of trigonometric ratios for these "special" angle values, based on 30-60-90 triangles and 45-45-90 triangles.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Special Triangles Used in Trigonometry
The trigonometry tutorial investigates special triangles. The activity includes isosceles right triangles and 30-60-90 triangles. The examples show how to obtain the six trigonometric ratios of the special angles using special triangles.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Special Right Triangles 45, 45, 90
This Oswego City School District Regents Exam Prep tutorial shows two special formulas that are used to determined the measures of the legs of a 45-45-90 triangles. If you can't remember the formula, the tutorial gives you tips on other...
Curated OER
45 45 90 and 30 60 90 Triangles
The formulas for 45-45-90 and 30-60-90 triangles and the use of the Pythagorean theorem to prove the formulas.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Two Special Triangles: Lesson 5
This lesson explains what 45-45-90 and 30-60-90 right triangles are and discusses their properties. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Two Special Triangles."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Two Special Triangles: Lesson 1
This lesson explains what 45-45-90 and 30-60-90 right triangles are and discusses their properties. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Two Special Triangles."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Special Right Triangles Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Different types of right triangles and trigonometric ratios for special right triangles are covered in this study guide.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Special Right Triangles
Use your knowledge of 30-60-90 and 45-45-90 triangles to solve some problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Special Right Triangles
Use your knowledge of 30-60-90 and 45-45-90 triangles to solve some problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Other
Brown Math: A 10 Minute Trig Review
Looking for a 10-minute review of the major concepts of trigonometry? This site is a quick recap of degrees and radians, SOH CAH TOA, Pythagorean identities, and special right triangles are all found here.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Using Right Triangle Trigonometry to Find the Area of Regular Polygons
This lesson will demonstrate how to use right triangle trigonometry and special right triangles (45-45-90 and 30-60-90) to find the area of triangles given the side lengths of the polygon. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Using Right...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Using Right Triangle Trigonometry to Find the Area of Regular Polygons
This lesson will demonstrate how to use right triangle trigonometry and special right triangles (45-45-90 and 30-60-90) to find the area of triangles given the side lengths of the polygon. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Using Right...