The Unit Circle and Radian Measure
Extending trigonometry beyond right triangles using the unit circle. Students will convert between degrees and radians and evaluate trig functions for any angle.
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Extending trigonometry beyond right triangles using the unit circle. Students will convert between degrees and radians and evaluate trig functions for any angle.
Key Questions
- What is a radian and how does it relate to a circle's radius?
- How does the unit circle help us find exact trigonometric values?
- What are coterminal and reference angles?
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