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9 Trigonometry

Syllabus
2016
Topic
9
Level

9.A Sine, cosine and tangent

Use of sine, cosine and tangent of angles up to 180° Angles will be measured in degrees and decimals of a degree

9.B 2D and 3D trigonometry

Solution of problems in two and three dimensions by calculation and by drawing Use of the sine and cosine rule Area of a triangle = ¹⁄₂ab sin C Questions on latitude and longitude will not be set Calculations of the angle between two planes, or of the angle between a straight line and a plane will not be set

9.C Elevation and depression

Angles of elevation and depression Angles will be given in degrees and decimals of a degree

9.D Bearings

Bearings The normal convention of bearings being measured clockwise will be adopted

Objective notes

4 learning objectives
ConceptIGCSE Math B