Calculating Trigonometric Ratios

Calculating Trigonometric Ratios

Grade 11th Grade · Math · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can calculate the values of trigonometric ratios for angles in standard position.

Warm-Up Video

Professor Dave Explains · 9:48

The Easiest Way to Memorize the Trigonometric Unit Circle

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    The unit circle is a circle with a radius of one superimposed on the coordinate plane, centered at the origin.

  • 2

    Every point on the unit circle has an x-coordinate equal to cosine θ and a y-coordinate equal to sine θ.

  • 3

    The numerical sequence to remember for sine and cosine values in the first quadrant is √0/2, √1/2, √2/2, √3/2, √4/2.

Practice Questions

8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

What are the sine and cosine values for the angle 5π/6 on the unit circle?

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
  • Differentiation strategies
  • Extension activities
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