A Level Mathematics Syllabus Statement

Syllabus Content

Use trigonometric functions to solve problems in context, including problems involving vectors, kinematics and forces

Here is an exam-style questions on this statement:

"A Big Wheel at an amusement park has a diameter of length 70 metres which rotates at a constant speed. The bottom of the wheel is h metres above the ground. A seat starts at the bottom of the wheel.The wheel completes one revolution in 4 minutes. [The diagram is not to scale]" ... more

Here are some Advanced Starters on this statement:

Cos 10 Equals p
Find the trigonometric values in terms of the given value, p. more

Tan 22.5
Find an exact value for tan 22.5° without using a calculator. more

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Trigonometry Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that studies triangles and the relationships between their sides and the angles between these sides. Pupils begin by learning the names on the sides of a right-angled triangle relative to the angles. They then learn the ratios of the lengths of these sides and the connection these ratios have with the size of the angles. Having mastered right-angled triangle trigonometry pupils then progress to more advanced uses including the sine rule and cosine rules. The use of a scientific or graphing calculator is essential for this topic and correct, efficient use of the calculator is an important skill to develop. Here's a Trigonometry Wordsearch just for fun.

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