Lessons for F.TF.A.2
Sine, cosine and tangent as functions of a real numberOnce angles are in radians, the input to a trig function can be read as a distance along the circle.Lesson
Trig functions on the unit circleOn the unit circle the x coordinate of the terminal point is the cosine and the y coordinate is the sine.Lesson
Signs of the trig functions by quadrantPinning down where an angle ends when told, for instance, that sine is negative and tangent is positive.Lesson
Reference anglesBringing an angle inside one turn first, then taking its acute angle to the x axis.Lesson
Printable Worksheets
Sine, cosine and tangent as functions of a real number worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Trig functions on the unit circle worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Signs of the trig functions by quadrant worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Reference angles worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview