Michael

Apply the Cosine Rule given the formula

Assessment

1. Using the cosine rule, find the value of 𝑐 in this triangle

2. Using the cosine rule, find the value of 𝑏 in this triangle

3. Using the cosine rule, find the value of cos 𝐶

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4. Using the cosine rule, find the value of cos 𝑋

5. Using the cosine rule, find the value of 𝑎

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How the assessment will help me understand my learners' level of understanding and
confidence:

This assessment will help me understand whether the students could use the formula of
cosine rule or not. From problem 1 and 2, I can see whether the students understand which
variable to be substituted to find the value of the unknown length. From problem 3 and 4, I
can see whether the students understand how to rearrange the formula to get the value of
cosine of the angle. From problem 5 I can see whether the students understand how to use
arccosine to find the angle of the triangle, after using cosine rule to find the value of the
cosine a.

What I will do with the information from the test:

If the students get a score below 50, I will ask them to do an extra assignment for them to
master the topic. If they still fail the extra assignment, I will arrange one meeting after
school to reteach them about the topic. If more than 60% of the students in one class get a
score below 50, I will directly reteach the topic to the class before continuing to the new
chapter to be taught.

What I could do help my learners who do not have the required levels of
knowledge/ability:

I plan to give extra assignment after the result of this pre-knowledge assessment is given to the
students. Students who get a score below 50 from this assessment need to do three worksheets
focusing on the knowledge that they have difficulties on. They need to submit the worksheets in one
week, so I could see their progress on the topic.