Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
Sketching and interpreting graphs of y = sin(x), y = cos(x), and y = tan(x).
Key Questions
- Compare the key features of the sine, cosine, and tangent graphs.
- Predict the values of sin(x), cos(x), and tan(x) for angles beyond 90 degrees using their graphs.
- Explain the periodic nature of trigonometric functions.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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