Subject Area Math

Grade Level 20-1

Unit Plan - Trigonometry
Topic Trigonometry
Length of Unit (days) 10

Rationale: This unit is relevant to the students in this course because it builds their basic algebra,
numeracy, and problem-solving skills as a learner of mathematics. It is also crucial to know this
material before moving onto Math 30-1 as all of this is prerequisite to the trigonometry unit in
that course. This unit addresses key elements of math education because it builds their ability to
use formulae, rearrange formulae for what they’re looking for, perform arithmetic properly, and
understand the relationships between angles and side lengths in triangles via the primary
trigonometric ratios. Trigonometry is used in real life when finding distances, heights, designing
buildings and objects, and physics. Knowing this material will set them up for success in
engineering, architecture, physics, and other fields that require mathematical knowledge at a
high level.

Desired Results
Develop trigonometric reasoning

Understandings: Essential Questions:

● The sine law and how it can be used to ● How do we solve non-right triangles?
solve non-right triangles. ● How do we know whether to use cosine law or
● The cosine law and how it can be used sine law?
to solve non-right triangles. ● How do we know whether a trig ratio will be
● How to determine whether or not the positive or negative?
sine or cosine law should be used ● How do we determine trig ratios for all angles
based on given information. between 0 and 360?
● Angles in standard position on the ● How do the special triangles relate to angles in
cartesian plane. standard position on the cartesian plane?
● Determining reference angles and
quadrant based on the measure of an
angle in standard position.
● Find the trig ratio of any angle in
standard position on the cartesian
plane.
● Using special triangles to find trig
ratios of angles in standard position.
● The ambiguous case: How to find each
solution and understanding why
multiple solutions may exist.

Adapted from Wiggins and McTighe (2005)

 Subject Area Math
Grade Level 20-1
Unit Plan - Trigonometry
Topic Trigonometry
Length of Unit (days) 10

Prior understandings… Students will be able to… (Specific Learning

4. Develop and apply the primary Outcomes)
trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, tangent) to 1. Demonstrate an understanding of angles in
solve problems that involve right triangles. standard position [0° to 360°]. [R, V]
[C, CN, PS, R, T, V] 2. Solve problems, using the three primary
trigonometric ratios for angles from 0° to 360° in
standard position. [C, ME, PS, R, T, V] [ICT: C6–4.1]
Where does this lead? 3. Solve problems, using the cosine law and sine law,
1. Demonstrate an understanding of angles including the ambiguous case. [C, CN, PS, R, T] [ICT:
in standard position, expressed in degrees C6–4.1]
and radians. [CN, ME, R, V]
2. Develop and apply the equation of the unit
circle. [CN, R, V]
3. Solve problems, using the six
trigonometric ratios for angles expressed in
radians and degrees. [ME, PS, R, T, V] [ICT:
C6–4.1]
4. Graph and analyze the trigonometric
functions sine, cosine and tangent to solve
problems. [CN, PS, T, V] [ICT: C6–4.1, C6–4.3]
5. Solve, algebraically and graphically, first
and second degree trigonometric equations
with the domain expressed in degrees and
radians. [CN, PS, R, T, V] [ICT: C6–4.1, C6–4.4]
6. Prove trigonometric identities, using:
• reciprocal identities
• quotient identities
• Pythagorean identities
• sum or difference identities (restricted to
sine, cosine and tangent)
• double-angle identities (restricted to sine,
cosine and tangent). [R, T, V] [ICT: C6–4.1,
C6–4.4]

Resources Needed:

Adapted from Wiggins and McTighe (2005)

 Subject Area Math
Grade Level 20-1
Unit Plan - Trigonometry
Topic Trigonometry
Length of Unit (days) 10

Assessments
Learning Sine/Cosine
Title Exam Quiz Entry Slips Exit Slips
Actvity
Outcomes
Type Sum Sum Form Form Form
(Formative/Summative)

1. Demonstrate an
understanding of angles in
standard position [0° to ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
360°]. [R, V]
2. Solve problems, using the
three primary trigonometric
ratios for angles from 0° to
360° in standard position. ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
[C, ME, PS, R, T, V] [ICT: C6–
4.1]
3. Solve problems, using the
cosine law and sine law,
including the ambiguous ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
case. [C, CN, PS, R, T] [ICT:
C6–4.1]

Adapted from Wiggins and McTighe (2005)

 Subject Area Math
Grade Level 20-1
Unit Plan - Trigonometry
Topic Trigonometry
Length of Unit (days) 10

Assessment Tool Over

Assessment Tool
Brief Description For Sum
Title
The unit exam will cover all topics within the unit. Students will
be given an entire period to write the exam. It is to be done
Unit Exam independently and silently. Bags must be put at the front of the ✅
classroom and students will only be able to have a pencil,
calculator, eraser.
The first quiz will cover all lessons. Students will be given 15
minutes to review before the quiz is handed out. Only
Quiz calculators, pencils, and erasers will be permitted once handed ✅
out. Students will receive their marked quizzes the next class
and use it to prepare and review for the exam.
Students will do this activity in small groups. They are to solve
word problems collaboratively and peer tutor. They are to make
Sine/Cosine Activity
sure each group member understands each solution before ✅
moving onto the next question.
Each class will begin with an entrance slip regarding a question
that was assigned for the previous class's homework. Students
Entry Slips can do it on white boards or in their notebooks. I will observe ✅
the class as they do the entrance slip and doing formative
assessments of their understanding.
Exit slips will be done at the end of class before each quiz. This
will allow me to formatively assess their understanding of
material before they do a summative assessment. I will identify
Exit Slips
any concepts that seems to be difficult for the class and ✅
reinforce those topics during the review period before the quiz
the following day.

Adapted from Wiggins and McTighe (2005)

 Subject Area Math
Grade Level 20-1
Unit Plan - Trigonometry
Topic Trigonometry
Length of Unit (days) 10

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Review Right Triangles Lesson 1
Students will review Sine Law
SOHCAHTOA, Sine Law will be explain-
how to calculate ed. Oblique triangle
trig ratios using their will be defined, that is
calculator, and solve the type of triangle
word problems we can use the sine
regarding right law for. Sine law is not
triangles. used for right triangles
A group activity with like we worked on
multiple stations and last class.
random groups will Labeling of triangles
be done. will be explained.
Remainder of class will Examples will
be used to do homework be done in an I do, you
if stations are to be do, we do format.
completed. Final word problem
will be done in desk
groups.
An exit slip will be
done at the end
of class to check
for understanding.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Lesson 2 Sine/Cosine Activity Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5
Entrance slip may be Class will begin with Angles in Standard Trig ratios for angles Entry Slip for last
done to start the class an entrance slip related position. from 0 to 360. class’s material.
depending on results to last class. Key terms will be Students will learn Special Triangles
from the exit slip. After that, the cosine/ defined for sketching to draw right triangles will be examined and
Cosine Law sine law activity will angles. Quadrants will with the terminal arm how they can be used
The cosine law formulas be explained. be numbered and as the hypotenuse and to determine the exact
will be explored and Students will work in students can practice the x-axis. This will value of trig ratios.
explained. I will explain groups and have to sketching angles in allow them relate Angles will also be
how the formulas will solve word problems standard position. angles in standard found given the exact
need to be altered determining whether Reference angles will position to SOHCAHTOA trig ratio.
based on what side or sine law or cosine law be given and all Exact values of sin, cos,
angle you are solving must be used to answer possible standard angles and tan will be found
for. Examples will be the question. must be found. Class given coordinate points
done for tutorial then Solutions will be posted will end with an exit slip to be plotted on a
students can try and online after class. to assess student under- cartesian plane. CAST
solutions will be standing. rule will be investigated
revealed after. and used to determine
Students can work on the sign of trig
the word problems ratios based on
and homework in quadrants.
groups of up to 3.

Adapted from Wiggins and McTighe (2005)

 Subject Area Math
Grade Level 20-1
Unit Plan - Trigonometry
Topic Trigonometry
Length of Unit (days) 10

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Flex Quiz Review Trig Exam

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Adapted from Wiggins and McTighe (2005)