Support · Mathematics Standard 11–12 – Year 12 – Standard 2 · Trigonometry
Support Solve practical problems involving Pythagoras’ theorem, the trigonometry of right-angled and non-right-angled triangles, angles of elevation and depression, and true bearings and compass bearings
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Prerequisite dot points
Apply trigonometry to solve problems involving right-angled triangles in 3 dimensions, including using bearings and angles of elevation and depression
Stage 5 · Trigonometry C (Path) Draft mapping
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Trigonometry: 3DUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on trigonometry: 3d for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Trigonometry: 3DUse it for: Short worked-example video on trigonometry: 3d to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Identify and interpret true bearings and compass bearings
Stage 5 · Trigonometry B Draft mapping
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Angles: bearingsUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on angles: bearings for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Angles: bearingsUse it for: Short worked-example video on angles: bearings to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Solve practical problems involving bearings
Stage 5 · Trigonometry B Draft mapping
- SimulationEnrichmentPhET Vector AdditionUse it for: Extension: resultant displacement links to bearings problems.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Angles: bearingsUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on angles: bearings for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Angles: back bearingsUse it for: Short worked-example video on angles: back bearings to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Angles: bearingsUse it for: Short worked-example video on angles: bearings to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.