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

Resources for the prerequisite content of this dot point: earlier-stage (or earlier sub-level) dot points in the same strand that students usually need first. Use these to fill gaps before or alongside the core lesson.

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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

Identify and interpret true bearings and compass bearings

Stage 5 · Trigonometry B Draft mapping

Solve practical problems involving bearings

Stage 5 · Trigonometry B Draft mapping

  • SimulationEnrichment
    PhET Vector Addition
    PhET Interactive Simulations · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Hands-on, No prep
    Use it for: Extension: resultant displacement links to bearings problems.
  • Corbettmaths practice questions: Angles: bearings
    Corbettmaths · Web page · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on angles: bearings for drill or a quick check.
  • VideoStarter
    Corbettmaths video: Angles: back bearings
    Corbettmaths · Video · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Short worked-example video on angles: back bearings to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
  • VideoStarter
    Corbettmaths video: Angles: bearings
    Corbettmaths · Video · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Short worked-example video on angles: bearings to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.