Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Fitting Models to Scatter Plots 8 [Pdf]
Learners use a scatter plot to identify whether the data can be modeled by a linear, quadratic, or trigonometric function. The math graph is available in PDF format.
University of Vienna (Austria)
The Graphs of Sin, Cos, and Tan Maths Online
This applet allows the user to create the graphs of sin, cos, and tan by moving a scroll bar. The user can watch the unit circle and the graph simultaneously to see how the two are related. The user may also choose to see the angle...
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Trigonometry Review
The Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University, provides a review and tutorial site on trigonometry. The information is in-depth and can be accessed by clicking on the various links in the outline.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Cosine
Graphs of the cosine function, both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional. Higher level mathematics applications given, including defining the hyperbolic cosine function, the cosine function as an infinite sum and infinite product, and more.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 7.2 Sine and Cosine Ratios
Discover sine and cosine ratios in trigonometric ratios.
Other
Technical Tutoring: Trigonometry: The Very Fast Review
This site is a quick review of the functions and identities in trigonometry. Very helpful site.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Radians
Learn the definition of radians and how to calculate trig ratios using radian measures. Examples are provided showing how to convert from degrees to radians.
Curated OER
Npac Reu Program: Sign (+ or ) of the Trig Functions
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center of Syracuse University provides a quick overview of the signs of the six trigonometric functions in the four quadrants of the coordinate plane.
BBC
Bbc: Radians and Equations
BBC provides a tutorial that explains how radians are related to degrees and demonstrates how to solve trig equations in radian units. Examples and a practice test are available.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Trigonometry: The Addition Formulas
This math lesson contains a list of trigonometric addition formulas. Includes example problems involving these formulas along with solutions.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Looking for Mr. Right Triangle
Navigator Activity: This is a review of the right triangle in the coordinate plane. Given two lines (2 really nice ones) the students write the equation of the 3rd line to create a right triangle. They find the vertices of the triangle...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Trigonometry: Analytic Trigonometry the Unit Circle
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the unit circle and all six trigonometric functions of all quadrantal angles. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Even and Odd Identities
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Define even and odd functions.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Unit Circle
Two hands-on lab activities for instructors to use when teaching about the coordinate graphs of the sine, cosine, and tangent functions derived from a unit circle. The graphs of the reciprocals of the three functions are investigated....
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Trigonometry
Students explore trigonometry concepts through this collection of definitions, lessons, examples problem-solving steps and strategies, and practice problems. Topics include solving triangles, trigonometric functions, theorems, and the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Tf Foxes and Rabbits 3
Young scholars are presented with two graphs that show the populations of foxes and rabbits in a national park over a 24-month period. This is the third Foxes and Rabbits task. In this more realistic problem, students must find functions...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Tf Hours of Daylight 1
In order to determine how effective solar panels would be at various times of the year, it is important to know the amount of daylight at a given location. Students are asked to find an appropriate function that serves as a mathematical...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Solving Problems Using Trigonometry
Solving real life problem using trig ratios. Example: Finding the angle of elevation or the angle of depression. Finding the angle between two lines. Finding equation of a line that passes through two points.
University of Vienna (Austria)
Trigonometry: Law of Sines
This is demonstration of how the law of sines works. It uses Java applets to manipulate the triangle and allows the user to explore what happens to the values of the triangle as the sides are changed.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Normal, Tension, and Other Examples of Forces
In the following interactive students will begin to define normal and tension forces. They will apply Newton's laws of motion to solve problems involving a variety of forces and use trigonometric identities to resolve weight into...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Sine, Cosine, Tan & Reciprocals
The definitions of the six trig ratios are presented here, along with several examples of how to determine the ratios given 2 or more sides of a right triangle.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Amplitude of Sinusoidal Functions From Graph
Given the graph of a sinusoidal function, determine its amplitude. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg Satellite
This task models a satellite orbiting the Earth in communication with two control stations located miles apart on Earth's surface. Students determine distances between various locations and, given a rate of travel, they determine the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg the Lighthouse Problem
For this task, students are asked to calculate the height above sea level of a lamp on top of a lighthouse that is visible to a boat, and to examine two other interpretations of the distance from the lighthouse to the boat. Aligns with...