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Trigonometry (and more) Skills 6.
[USE PENCIL. No pen. Rulers and calculators are allowed.]
Success Criteria
Evidence. Self-
evaluation 0 to 10.
Teacher assessment
and comments.
Numeracy and Literacy Before | After
I can solve word problem using a variety of
strategies such as Sketch-Label-Graph-
Table [modelling situations with a diagram;
modelling situations with data table; modelling
situations with equations; communicating with
proper vocabulary, titles, and units.]
I check my work for reasonableness, correct
units, and to ensure I have answered the
question that was asked.
Mathematical Models
I can identify model and compare rectangular
shapes to determine area.
Q15
Measurement, Geometry, and
Trigonometry
I can solve problems involving right triangles. Q1
I can solve problems involving the three
primary trigonometric ratios: sine, cosine, and
tangent, using a scientific calculator.
Q2, Q3, Q4
I can solve problem involving the use of
inverse sine, inverse cosine, and inverse
tangent, using a scientific calculator.
Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8
I can real life problems involving geometry and
measurement.
Q9
I can visually model problems involving
Imperial System distance measurements.
Q12
Personal Finance
I can solve problems involving real estate
appreciation.
Q10, Q11
I can solve word problems involving situational
budgeting.
Q13
Data Management
I can find a missing factor to solve an
equation.
Q14
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Vocabulary:
Angle: the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another;
measured in degrees (or radians)
Oblique angle: An angle that is not a right angle or multiples of a right angle
Obtuse angle: An angle between 90 degrees and 180 degrees.
Right angle: An angle that is 90 degrees.
Straight angle: An angle of 180 degrees.
Sine: ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a
right-angled triangle
Cosine: ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
Tangent: a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not
intersect it at that point; the ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of
the side adjacent to the given angle in a right-angled triangle
1. [Measurement, Trigonometry] Label the vertices to match the given angles.
Determine its attributes (features). Communicate your findings in the data table.
Right Triangle Attributes (Measureable features)
Angles (degrees) Side Lengths (cm)
= 36.9 a =
= 53.1 b =
= 90.0 c =
Height =
Perimeter =
Area =
b. Read both of the following statements. Then circle the statement that is easier to say
and write:
The ratio of the length of side a, opposite angle A, to the length of the
hypotenuse.
or sin A
Note: Math often uses short forms and symbols to reduce writing. Sin A is shorter and
easier to say and write, but it means exactly the same as saying that other long
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sentence shown above. So, Sin A is a simply a comparison of side lengths or a ratio
of side lengths. Note: the ratios Sine, Cosine, and Tangent only apply to right triangles.
2. [Trigonometry] Write the three primary trigonometric ratios for angle A in
question 1, shown above. (Use numbers, not just the formula. Write both the fraction
form and decimal form of the ratio.)
3. [Algebra] Working backwards is a problem-solving strategy. Given the ratio of
two sides, find the missing side length.
Example. Complete the chart. Find side length a.
Side length a Side length c Ratio (fraction
form)
Ratio (decimal
form to 4 dp.)
? 5
5
.6000
We use both the ratio in fraction form AND the ratio in decimal form to find the
missing side length a.
Since
5
= 0.6, then using opposite operations it must follow that a = (5)(0.6).
So a = 3.
Practice: Solve for the missing side length, x.
a)
10
= 0.6000 b)
20
= 0.8660 c)
4
= 0.5000
4. [Trigonometry] Calculator skills. Note: The angle, measured in degrees, may be shown
with or without brackets. Calculators often add the brackets. Eg. Sin 30 = Sin (30) = 0.5
Some calculators use reverse entry such as 30 then sin to get 0.5
Using a scientific calculator (in degree mode), determine the following ratios to 4
decimal places:
a) Sin(60) = Cos(60)= Tan(60) =
b) Sin 30 = Cos 30 = Tan 30 =
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c) Sin(45) = Cos 45 = Tan(45) =
d) Sin(120) = Cos(120) = Tan(120) =
e) Sin(150) = Cos(150) = Tan(150) =
What is an obtuse angle?
5. [Trigonometry] Working backwards is a STRATEGY to solve problems. On a
calculator using inverse sine, inverse cosine, and inverse tangent, determine the
missing angle of each:
a) Sin
-1
(0.5)= Cos
-1
(0.5)= Tan
-1
(0.5)=
b) Sin
-1
(0.8660)= Cos
-1
(0.8660)= Tan
-1
(0.8660)=
6. Create and solve a unique question requiring the inverse sine calculation. Draw and
label a diagram to help visually model your question and solution.
7. Create and solve a unique question requiring the inverse cosine calculation. Draw
and label a diagram to help visually model your question and solution.
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8. Create and solve a unique question requiring the inverse tangent calculation. Draw
and label a diagram to help visually model your question and solution.
9. [Geometry] In the space provided, use a straightedge and draw an XY-Cartesian
plane for the range X {0, 10 cm} and domain Y {0, 10 cm}, (so just show Quadrant
I). Draw a quarter circle, of radius 10 units, that is centered on the origin. Plot point
M(6,8).
A) How far is point M from the origin?
B) What units are being used?
C) What angle does line OM make with the x-axis?
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10. [Personal finance] A home is purchased for $250 000 today. It appreciates 3% each
year. [Note: To appreciate means to ________________ in value.]
Neatly communicate this information in table form. Title each column appropriately.
[Use the factor of 1+percent change to quickly find the next value]
a) Circle the following formula that describes the value of the home in 10 years?
V = (250000)+(10)(1.03) or V = (250000)(1 + .03)
10
b) Estimate the value of the home at 6 months. $______________
11. [Powers] Simplify each expression. Round to 2 decimal places, if required.
a) $250000(1 + 0.03)
0
$250000(1 + 0.03)
10
$250000(1 + 0.03)
20
b) Write a single EQUATION to represent the connection between the value, V,
of a $250000 home that appreciates 3% per year, for n years. [Hint: Similar
to the expressions in 11a,b,c.]
c) Use your equation to determine the value of the home at 0.5 years.
Years from
Now.
0
1 6
2 7
3 8
4 9
5 10
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12. [Measurement] In the Imperial System, 6 inches equals the distance of foot. The
distance 3 feet equals the distance of 1 yard. 1760 yards equals 1 mile. How many
inches equal distance of 1
1
2
yards? Visually model this using a number line.
13. [Personal finance] Ellie took home $264.00 per 24 hour week and worked 4 weeks
in February. Her monthly expenses are: $500 for rent including utilities; $360 for food;
and $70 mobile phone. In table form, complete the budget to communicate her overall
income, expenses, and balance. Can she afford to live here? Explain.
Budget: February Total ($)
Income
-Expenses:
Rent
+Food
+Cell phone
=Total Expenses
=Balance
14. [Numeracy and Data] A factor is a multiplier. Write in the missing factor to make
the equation true.
a) 100( ) = 112 b) 1000( ) = 995 c) 1( )= .600
15. [Measurement and Geometry] Which rectangular shape has the larger area: A
square of perimeter 16 cm or a rectangle of length 5 cm and width 3 cm? Model the
solution in the space below to clearly communicate the solution.
16. Write 4 fraction subtraction questions. Then answer them.
