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Trigonometric Ratios with a Calculator: Lesson Instructional VideoTrigonometric Ratios with a Calculator: Lesson Instructional Video
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:10
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Calculator
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Internet Access
Year
2013
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Trigonometric Ratios with a Calculator: Lesson

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Calculators ... they are more efficient than tables. Using two 30-60 right triangles, the segment of a playlist on geometry shows that trigonometric ratios for an angle are the same independent of the size of the triangle. The video shows how to use a calculator to solve right triangles.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

calculator skills, trigonometric, trigonometric ratios, trigonometry applications

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Make sure classmates know how to enter trigonometric ratios into their calculators

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should be familiar with the ratio of the lengths of the sides of special right triangles
  • Assumes individuals know how to round numbers given by technology
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Contains a link to more resources involving trigonometric ratios and calculators
  • Works several examples

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSG-SRT.C.8 MP5 MP6

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