Stage 5 · Trigonometry D (Path) · Use the unit circle to define trigonometric functions and represent them graphically · Topic: Pythagoras & trigonometry · Year 9, 10
Use graphing applications to examine graphs of the sine, cosine and tangent functions for angles of any magnitude, including negative angles
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-trigonometry-d-path/trd-utu-stg5-04 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_TRD_UTU_STG5_04 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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Outcomes for this focus area (MA5-TRG-P-02)
MA5-TRG-P-02 establishes and applies the properties of trigonometric functions and finds solutions to trigonometric equations (Path: Adv)Core resources for this dot point
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Interactive tool
- Desmos Graphing CalculatorUse it for: Graph lines, parabolas and exponentials live; find intersections to solve simultaneous equations.
- Interactive toolEnrichmentGeoGebra ClassicUse it for: Dynamic geometry and graphing for constructions and proofs.
Simulation
- PhET Trig TourUse it for: Connect the unit circle to sin, cos and tan graphs.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Trigonometry: Sine graphUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on trigonometry: sine graph for drill or a quick check.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Trigonometry: Cosine graphUse it for: Short worked-example video on trigonometry: cosine graph to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Trigonometry: Sine graphUse it for: Short worked-example video on trigonometry: sine graph to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Trigonometry: Tangent graphUse it for: Short worked-example video on trigonometry: tangent graph to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Focus area resources
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