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4.8 Trigonometry and Pythagoras’ theorem

Syllabus
2017
Topic
4.8
Level
Higher

4.8.A Pythagoras' theorem in two dimensions

know, understand and use Pythagoras’ theorem in two dimensions

4.8.B Trigonometry in right-angled triangles

know, understand and use sine, cosine and tangent of acute angles to determine lengths and angles of a right-angled triangle

4.8.C Two-dimensional trigonometry and bearings

Apply trigonometric methods to solve two-dimensional problems, including bearings.

4.8.HA Trigonometric ratios of obtuse angles

understand and use sine, cosine and tangent of obtuse angles

4.8.HB Angles of elevation and depression

understand and use angles of elevation and depression

4.8.HC Sine and cosine rules

understand and use the sine and cosine rules for any triangle

4.8.HD Pythagoras’ theorem in three dimensions

use Pythagoras’ theorem in three dimensions

4.8.HE Area of a triangle using 1/2 ab sin C

understand and use the formula ½ab sin C for the area of a triangle

4.8.HF Trigonometrical methods to solve problems in three

apply trigonometrical methods to solve problems in three dimensions, including finding the angle between a line and a plane The angle between two planes will not be required

Objective notes

9 learning objectives
ConceptIGCSE Math A Higher