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This video explains the angles of elevation and depression.

This video explains how pie charts can be used to display data in a more 'user-friendly' way.

This video explains the theorem of Pythagoras.

By the end of this unit you will be able to:

• Identify different types of triangles.
• Investigate the relationship between the sides of a right-angled triangle to develop the Theorem of Pythagoras.
• Use the Theorem of Pythagoras to find missing lengths in right angled triangles.

An online application to test your knowledge of evaluating trigonometric functions of special angles.

By the end of this unit you will be able to:

• Define and use the trigonometric ratios of cosθ, sinθ and tanθ.
• Calculate the trigonometric ratios in each quadrant of the Cartesian plane.
• Calculate the value of expressions containing trigonometric ratios.

Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Define and use the trigonometric ratios of  cosθ,  sinθ, and  tanθ.
• Calculate the value of expressions containing trigonometric ratios with a calculator.
• Calculate the value of expressions containing trigonometric ratios without a calculator.
• Work with trigonometric tables.
• Solve problems in 2 dimensions involving angles of elevation and depression

Short tutorial on trigonometry