Curated OER
Trig Function Point Definitions
A java applet that relates the unit circle to the graphs of the six trigonometric functions, complete with the values of the functions.
Other
North Carolina Su: Triangles, Circles, and Waves (Oh My!)
This site has a basic overview of trigonometry focusing on the trig functions, trig ratios, and the unit circle.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Trigonometric Addition Formulas
This tutorial offers formulas and explanations on trigonometric addition formulas and features an easy way to remember the sine and cosine addition formulas using matrices.
Hofstra University
Hofstra University: Modeling the Sine Function
Extensive information on the sine function and links to the other trigonometric functions. The site includes definitions of properties of the sine function and various examples involving them. Also includes a number of real world...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Calculate sine, cosine, and tangent functions using the sides of a right triangle.
University of Guelph
University of Guelph: Trigonometry Tutorial
A guide to calculating trigonometric functions.
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Trigonometry
College professor Dan Bach reviews basic trig concepts, including trig functions, right triangles, circles, radians, and polar coordinates. Site includes animated graphs and detailed examples.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Trigonometric Functions
This is a excellent review lesson about trigonometric functions of any angle. Good examples here.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Triangle Identities
View examples of triangle identities, equations that are true for all triangles: Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, and Law of Tangents. Follow links to learn more about the purpose and examples of each identity.
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.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt, G Mg Seven Circles Iii
For this task, learners are shown circle formations where an inner circle is surrounded by a set of circles and all circles are touching. In the first situation, all circles have the same diameter. In the second, the inner circle is...
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions
This Northeast Parallel Architectures Center at Syracuse University site is a table of contents for information and examples on derivatives of trigonometric functions.
University of Vienna (Austria)
Maths Online: Recognize Functions 3
An excellent place to test your ability to recognize the graphs of sine and cosine and their various associated forms. A Java applet is also included to plot your own function.
Math2
Math2: Trigonometric Graphs
Sketches of the graphs of the 12 "parent," trigonometry functions are given: sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, cotangent, arcsine, arccosine, arctangent, arcsecant, arccosecant, and arccotangent.
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.
University of California
University of California, Davis:trig Derivatives
Use this site from the University of California, Davis to practice taking derivatives of trigonometric functions. The site begins with a list of the derivatives of each of the trig functions and then offers related problems with solutions.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Trigonometric Functions
Introductory lesson to trigonometric functions. Includes definitions, properties, graphs, and a wide variety of examples and practice exercises.
Johan Claeys
Math Abundance: Trigonometry: The Sine Function
Definition of a sine function. Range and period also are given. Graph of sine function given as well.
Windstream
Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Evaluating and Graphing Sine and Cosine
An introduction to graphing the sine and cosine functions by using the 30-60-90 and 45-45-90 right triangle values of the two functions as guides.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Trigonometric Functions
This site provides a listing of the trigonometric functions and their inverses. Their notation is also addressed along with links to each of the fundamental trigonometric functions.
Windstream
Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: More Difficult Trig Equations
An introduction to solving trigonometric equations by using the reciprocal, negative, Pythagorean, and cofunction identities. Includes several examples and exercises with solutions at the bottom of the page.
Other
Inverse Trigonometric Functions [Pdf]
This is a ten page selection from a math textbook that highlights the concept of inverse trigonometric functions. The book provides real world examples, worked out practice problems and numerous problems for students to attempt on their...
Windstream
Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: The Law of Sines
An introduction to solving acute and obtuse triangles by using the law of sines, including a derivation of the formula. Includes several pictures and examples.
Math2
Math2.org: Trigonometry Tables
Three trig tables are provided for student and teacher reference. The first table lists the sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent values of all whole-number angles from 0 to 90. The radian equivalent (to four decimals)...