High School Trigonometry: Resources for Students, Teachers and Parents
In the High School Trigonometry Web Guide, you’ll find formulas and graphs, homework help, lesson plans and much more. Break the complex theories of trigonometry into smaller, more understandable units with this informative Web Guide.
Expand All Guide SectionsStudent Resources for Trigonometry
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Teaching Resources for Trigonometry
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Parent Resources for Trigonometry
Your teen will certainly be challenged with a year of trigonometry and, unless you’re an engineer, you probably don’t remember these complicated concepts very well. Parent resources for trigonometry can help you help your child understand trig, whether for a class assignment or standardized test.
Insights for Trigonometry Resources for Parents
- Science organizations including NASA can help you find real-world applications for trigonometry. One great example is NASA’s PUMAS (Practical Uses of Math and Science) site, where you’ll find more than 75 practical uses for math concepts.
- One of the best ways to help your teenager is to ask her teacher what the class is studying and what is coming up next. The other sections of this Web guide will be of particular interest to many parents and can provide ideas for ways to help your child stay on top of current assignments and prepare for new units.
- For many more Web sites that can help you teach trigonometry at home, see our findingDulcinea Homeschooling Web Guide.
Top Sites for Trigonometry Resources for Parents
For educational standards …
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
has a “Family Resources” section on its Web site with information about math in schools, online activities and demonstrations based on where your children are in their math education, and explanations of the NCTM standards.
FunBrain's
“Standards Finder” tells you what students in a particular subject and grade level should be learning. Although this might not line up exactly with what your child is learning in school, it can give you a good idea of what at-home material might be helpful to your child.
For trigonometry resources …
Dave’s Short Trig Course
is maintained by Clark University math professor David Joyce. The course presents the background, applications, functions and formulas of trigonometry in a manner that’s easy to understand. If you’re not sure that trig is for your teen, check out the “Applications of trigonometry” section.
Math for Morons Like Us,
part of the ThinkQuest Library, is the place to go for help if you and your teen feel that you’re in over your head. Major sections are divided into subsections that explain the concepts in detail and offer sample problems. Each section ends with a well-crafted quiz.
PinkMonkey.com
has an online trigonometry textbook that can help you follow along with your teen. The lessons start with the basics and get more complicated the further you go.
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