Introduction

Trigonometry is the branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and the angles of triangles and the calculations based on them, particularly the trigonometric functions. In this section, you will learn what an angle is, how to define angles, and how to measure angles.

Let's start by looking at examining the relationship between radians and angles using a unit circle. You'll do this using Geogebra: Trigonometric Ratios of General Angles and Reference Angle. Open theĀ 4.01 Explore. Complete the activity and submit your work to theĀ 4.01 Explore Dropbox.

Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...

  • Describe angles
  • Use radian measures
  • Use degree measures
  • Convert between degree and radian measures
  • Find the arc length and area of a sector

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Precalculus standards: 29.