Support · Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Trigonometry and measure of angles
Support Use the definitions cosθ = x/r, sinθ = y/r and tanθ = y/x to evaluate sinθ, cosθ and tanθ where θ is a multiple of 90°, and identify the values of θ for which these ratios are undefined
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Use the unit circle or graphs of trigonometric functions to establish and apply the relationships sinA = sin(180° - A), cosA = - cos(180° - A), and tanA = - tan(180° - A) for obtuse angles when 0° ≤ A ≤ 90°
Stage 5 · Trigonometry D (Path) Draft mapping
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Define the sine, cosine and tangent ratios for angles in right-angled triangles and use trigonometric notation sinθ,cosθ,tanθ
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- Interactive toolStarterMathigon: Trigonometry (interactive course)Use it for: Introduce sine, cosine and tangent as constant ratios in similar right-angled triangles.
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: SOHCAHTOAUse it for: Trig ratios with an interactive triangle.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Trigonometry introductionUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on trigonometry introduction for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Trigonometry introductionUse it for: Short worked-example video on trigonometry introduction to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Verify and use the relationships between the sine and cosine ratios of complementary angles in right-angled triangles: sinA = cos(90° - A) and cosA = sin(90° - A)
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