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Basics of Trigonometry

Completed by 2 learners
Ages 11-16
Live Group Class
Students will learn the basics of trigonometry through practical methods.
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(13 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 2 weeks
2-4 learners per class
45 min

What's included

2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Assessment
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 Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with International Baccalaureate (IB) Standards
2 Lessons
over 2 Weeks
Lesson 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.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2020
4.7
13reviews
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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. 

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