SHS3 Additional Mathematics · Semester 1, Week 19

Measuring Triangles

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Curriculum details

Strand
Geometric Reasoning and Measurement (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Measuring Triangles (2.2)
Content standard
3.2.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of graphs of trigonometric functions. 3.2.2.LO.1 Draw and analyse basic trigonometric graphs using values of the unit circle, maximum values and minimum values.
Indicator
3.2.2.LI.2 - Identify the maximum and minimum values of the trigonometric graphs.
Suggested placement
Semester 1, Week 19 (Week 19 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
NaCCA curriculum document, p. 502

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning, Talk for Learning, Group work, and Building on what others say.
Learning Experience: Learners in mixed-ability identify the maximum and minimum values of the trigonometric graphs.
Activity 1: Turning point of trigonometric graphs Learners in groups explore the turning point of trigonometric graphs.
- Learners observe that when the curve opens upwards, the curve has a minimum value.
- Learners observe that when the curve opens downwards, the curve has a maximum value.
Activity 2 Sketch the trigonometric graphs. Learners in groups create and sketch the trigonometric graphs and identify the minimum and maximum points.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Scientific Calculator
Assessment (3.2.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.