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.
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For many high school students, trigonometry is the highest level of math offered—and the most ... read more »
Teaching Resources for Trigonometry
Trigonometry can be one of the most difficult subjects when it comes to engaging students in real-world applications. Use these teaching resources for trigonometry to discover how to make trig both relevant and fun for your students.
Insights for Trigonometry Resources for Teachers
- Joining professional organizations offers a wealth of useful content and keeps you up to date on issues in your field. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is one of the best organizations for trigonometry teachers.
- Don’t get fooled into paying for resources. Although some pay sites offer dependable content, you’re just as likely to find great stuff somewhere else. The Web is full of free resources, and we’ll show you where to look.
- We usually avoid recommending sites that are mere directories of links to outside sources. In our Education guides, however, we make exceptions to this rule for lesson plans and student activities to provide you with as much helpful content as possible. Make sure to approach every directory with caution and evaluate the links before using a tool in the classroom.
Top Sites for Trigonometry Resources for Teachers
For trigonometry lesson plans …
John Handley High School Mathematics Department, part of the Virginia Department of Education, lists 40+ lessons for trigonometry teachers. Links at the bottom of the page take you to outside sites for more resources.
[email protected], sponsored by the University of Wisconsin, provides teacher-reviewed trigonometry lessons, interactive tools and other resources that offer your students real-world, instructional fun. Each lesson is aligned with Wisconsin standards but can be adapted to any state.
For trigonometry worksheets and other curricula …
Funmaths Game Station houses a database of printable worksheets that you can open and print in PDF format. Topics range from basic trigonometry functions to advanced concepts.
Mathematics Archives from the University of Tennessee has a list of useful links for trig exercises, lessons and problems.
The Math Forum at Drexel University is a great place to get ideas for lessons, sample problems and activities for your students.
For real-world trig problems …
PUMAS (Practical Uses of Math and Science) is hosted by NASA and has many interesting, real-world problems for students to solve. The site is small but growing and can help your students see the practical applications of high-level math.
Illuminations contains several lessons that ask students to solve real-world problems. Each lesson includes the NCTM’s content standards, Web resources and all the necessary worksheets and activity forms, as well as assessments, extensions and teacher reflection activities.
Parent Resources for Trigonometry
Your teen will certainly be challenged with a year of trigonometry and, unless you’re an ... read more »
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