Trigonometry

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand trigonometric identities.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain a basic trigonometric identity.

2. — Be able to solve problems using trigonometric functions.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Solve problems using Pythagoras' theorem.

  • 2.2.

    Solve problems involving sine, cosine and tangent.

  • 2.3.

    Solve problems involving angles of elevation or depression.

  • 2.4.

    Solve problems involving 3D shapes

  • 2.5.

    Solve problems involving the sine rule.

  • 2.6.

    Solve problems involving the cosine rule.

  • 2.7.

    Solve problems involving circular functions.

3. — Be able to prove trigonometric identities and solve equations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Prove a trigonometric identity.

  • 3.2.

    Solve a trigonometric equation.