Basics of Trigonometry
Students will learn the basics of trigonometry through practical methods.
Ankur Mishra (M.Eng)
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(13)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Basic quiz in the end for the students.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Welcome to the Trigonometry course! Over the next two sessions, we will explore the fundamental concepts of trigonometry, focusing on understanding angles, the unit circle, and the basic trigonometric functions. This course will provide a strong foundation for further studies in mathematics and its applications in various fields such as physics, engineering, and computer science.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the background of trigonometry, ratios, derivation of ratios and application of these.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with International Baccalaureate (IB) Standards2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Understanding Angles and the Unit Circle
Objectives
To understand the concept of angles and how they are measured.
To learn about radians and degrees as units of angle measurement.
To explore the unit circle and its significance in trigonometry.
To identify the coordinates of key points on the unit circle.
Topics Covered
Angles and Their Measurement
The Unit Circle
Reference Angles
Activities
Interactive discussion on how angles are used in everyday life.
Practice problems converting between degrees and radians and drawings. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Basic Trigonometric Functions
Objectives
To define and understand the basic trigonometric functions: sine, cosine, and tangent.
To learn how to evaluate trigonometric functions using the unit circle.
To explore the relationships between the trigonometric functions.
Topics Covered
Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions
Graphing Trigonometric Functions
Applications of Trigonometric Functions
Activities
Practice problems evaluating sine, cosine, and tangent for various angles.
Plotting basic graphs and solving basic equations 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
No guidance required.
Supply List
Course material Problems and solutions
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.7
13reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from University of Ottawa
I have been teaching this topic for the last 8 years. I am an engineer as well and that is why I emphasize the practical perspective of this course. Basically, I want to help students understand it more practically and love it rather than trying to avoid it. Reviews
Live Group Class
$28
weekly1x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-4 learners per class
