For this trigonometric worksheet, students examine trig functions dealing with directions and decide whether the functions are linear or not. There are 13 matrices to be analyzed with an answer key.

In this special right triangles activity, students solve 15 short answer problems. Students use trigonometric functions to find missing side lengths of various right triangles.

High schoolers measure distances using parallax. In this math lesson, students explain how this method helped astronomers with their studies of the solar system. They determine the length of their arm using parallax and compare it with...

Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Pi Day? Then this is the resource for you. From a scavenger hunt and trivia contest to PowerPoint presentations and skills practice worksheets, this collection of materials is a...

Geometry gets an engineering treatment in an exercise involving a belt wrapped around two wheels of different dimensions. Along with the wheels, this belt problem connects concepts of right triangles, tangent lines, arc length, and...

Let's go fly a kite. By flying a kite, class members observe the difference in air flow. The class notices the characteristics of banners tied to the kite string to determine where wind turbulence stops. Adding an anemometer to...

How are scientists able to measure distances between stellar bodies? Turns out it's not very easy! Learners explore the process of trigonometric parallax as the method of determining these distances. They experience the same challenges...

Cutting the cheese isn't a joke. Scholars observe a wedge of cheese and must determine how to cut it in half horizontally. They apply their knowledge of sectors to determine the most accurate way to slice the cheese.

Learners use the double angle formula to solve one problem. They are given the problem: if sin(a)=3/5, and a is an acute angle, use the double angle formula to find exact values of given sin, cosign, and tangent within the quadrant of...

In this graphing trigonometric functions activity, students graph one function: y=-3cos(2x-pi/4). There is ample space on the page for the student to work out this one problem.

Students investigate the different properties of a unit circle. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the six different values of trigonometric functions. They solve trigonometric equations using values derived from the unit...

Students are introduced to the characteristics of trigonometric functions. In groups, they analyze graphs of sine and cosine to determine the lengths of a triangle. They compare and contrast the graphical and numerical characteristics...

In this angles of elevation and depression worksheet, 10th graders solve 4 word problems that are related to determining the angles of elevation and depression. First, they define angle of elevation and angle of depression as used in the...

For this trigonometric ratios worksheet, 10th graders solve 9 different problems that include determining the trigonometric ratios of each triangle. First, they determine the sides and angles of a right triangle that is shown in each...

In this trigonometric functions worksheet, 11th graders solve 10 different problems that include applying various trigonometric functions in each. First, they determine the nearest degree that contains the measure of an acute angle...

For this trigonometric equations worksheet, 11th graders solve 10 different problems that include trigonometric functions. First, they order the equation in terms of one equation and one angle. Then, students write the equation as one...

In this parametric worksheet, students sketch given inequalities and use trigonometry functions to eliminate the parameters. They write equations of a line under given parameters. This four-page worksheet contains 11 multi-step problems.

In this supplemental trigonometry learning exercise, students determine the indicated limit, identify the tangent for an increasing function, find the relative and absolute extremes and write the formula for an equation and slope of a...

In this numerical practice learning exercise, students determine the measurement of given angles. Using trigonometry ratios, they find the measurement of ten angles on this one-page learning exercise.

In this Cramer's Rule activity, students solve and complete 18 different problems related to trigonometry. First, they solve each system of equations using Cramer's Rule. Then, students solve using matrix elimination. Finally, they solve...

In this trigonometry function worksheet, students graph one csc function with transformations.  A grid for graphing is provided. 

In this mathematics worksheet, students solve problems about numerous high school topics including trigonometry, algebra, and pre-calculus. This worksheet contains, but is not limited to, radicals, inverse functions, transformations, and...

Students explore the general form of the sine equation.  In this trigonometry lesson, students explore the relationship between the changing parameters and the graph of the sine equation.  Students use data and a statistical...

Students define limits as it related to trig functions. For this trigonometry lesson, students take the derivatives of trig through specific patterns. They apply the formula for these special functions of sine, cos and tan in real world...