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Ratios in Right Triangles
Learners calculate the sides of right triangles in this trigonometric ratios instructional activity. They use Cabri Jr. software and TI-83 or TI-84 calculators to find the side lengths and their ratios to each other for various...
Curated OER
Mnemonics to Remember Your Trig Ratios
In this calculus worksheet, 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.
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Trigonometric Ratios
In this trigonometric ratios worksheet, students determine the value of trigonometric ratios. They find the area of triangles, determine the length of one side, and compute the degrees in an angle. This five-page worksheet contains 55...
Curated OER
6.5 Skill Builder: Trigonometric Identities
In this trigonometric identities worksheet, learners solve 16 multi-part short answer problems. Students use the quotient identity and Pythagorean identity to simplify trigonometric expressions. Learners factor trigonometric expressions.
Curated OER
The Tangent Ratio
Students calculate the tangent ratio given a right triangle. In this trigonometry lesson, students use a right triangle and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.
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Trigonometric Identities
In this trigonometry worksheet, students derive the 6 different trigonometric identities. They use the identities to solve problems by multiplication of trig ratios. There are 102 trig questions to be solved.
Curated OER
Does Your Field Measure Up
Students measure angles using a plane table kit. In this geometry instructional activity, students use trigonometric identities to find the values of the length of a football field.
CK-12 Foundation
Double Angle Identities: Ferris Wheel
Use a Ferris wheel to soar to new heights of understanding on double angle identities. Here is an interactive that applies an example of a Ferris wheel to show how doubling the angle does not double the value of a trigonometric ratio....
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.
Curated OER
Trigonometric Ratios
Young scholars measure and analyze angles. In this trigonometry lesson, students measure angles and distances use non-traditional techniques. They identify the different ratios of sine, cosine and tangent.
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...
EngageNY
Unknown Angles
How do you solve an equation like trigonometry? Learners apply their understanding of trigonometric ratios to find unknown angles in right triangles. They learn the meaning of arcsine, arccosine, and arctangent. Problems include basic...
Mathematics Vision Project
Similarity and Right Triangle Trigonometry
Starting with similar triangles and dilation factors, this unit quickly and thoroughly progresses into the world of right triangle features and trigonometric relationships. Presented in easy-to-attack modules with copious application...
Curated OER
Trigonometric Functions of Acute Right Triangles
Learners derive the six trigonometric functions. In this trigonometry lesson, students show their understanding of trigonometric functions as they relate the right triangles. They find the missing angles and side use trig ratios of sine,...
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The Tangent Ratio
In this geometry worksheet, students have to calculate the tangent ratio, given the values of the sides of a triangle. Students should be familiar with basic trig functions. There is an answer key.
Curated OER
Trig is SOH Easy!
Students derive the six trigonometric identities. In this trigonometry lesson, students review the parts of a right triangle and use the Pythagorean theorem as a guide to find the trig identities. They find sine, cosine and tangent ratios.
Alabama Learning Exchange
"I Saw the Sine"
Discover trigonometric ratios that complement each other. Using two videos, the lesson introduces the trigonometric ratios. The class discovers the relationship between the sine and cosine of complementary angles.
Project Maths
Introduction to Trigonometry
The topic of trigonometric ratios is often covered with loads of rote memorization baked into the activity. This activity set, however, leans more on using similar triangles and discovery learning to help young geometers develop a deeper...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Scale Factor
Does doubling mean everything doubles? Learners adjust the scale factor between two rectangles. Using the calculated measurements, pupils investigate the ratios between the lengths, perimeters, and areas of the rectangles.
Illustrative Mathematics
Coins in a Circular Pattern
What starts as a basic question of division and remainders quickly turns abstract in this question of related ratios and radii. The class works to surround a central coin with coins of the same and different values, then develops a...
Curated OER
Understanding Fundamental Trigonometric Identities
Students are introduced to the basic trigonometric identities. Using a diagram, they discover why the parts of the unit circle as named as they are and use equations to finalize the Pythagorean trigonometric identities. They also review...
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Introducing Trig
Fifth graders explore the importance of triangles in the real world. They find the unknown side of a right triangle using a scale drawing. Students use Pythagoras' Theorem and other appropriate ratios.
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Trigonometric Functions
In this trigonometric functions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 10 different problems. First, they perform the indicated operations and simplify each function. Then, students find the ratio of the area of the shaded region to...
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Trigonometry Ratios in Right Triangles
In this trigonometry ratios in right triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 6 different right triangle problems. First, they find the values of x and y in each triangle, rounding each to the nearest tenth. Then, students locate the...