trigonometric exact values of sine θ cosine θ and tan θ

Trigonometric-Exact Values
Sine θ, Cosine θ and Tan θ

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:recall and use the exact values of sin⁡θ, cosθ, and tan⁡θ for θ= 0∘, 30∘,…
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Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. recall and use the exact values of sin⁡θ, , and tan⁡θ for θ= 0∘, 30∘, 45∘, 60∘, and 90∘
  2. solve problems involving trigonometric functions using these exact values;
  3. apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios and geometric problems.

Curriculum Alignment: Key Stage 4: Geometry and Measures

  • know the exact values of sin θ and cos θ for θ = 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°; know the exact value of tan θ for θ = 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°
Last updated on: February 20, 2026

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