Trigonometry

Right Triangles and Trigonometric Functions

Right Triangles and Trigonometric Functions 150 150 Deborah

Overview:  What Are Right Triangles? Right triangles have one angle with a measure of 90o.  As can be shown from the axiom in geometry that the sum of all three…

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Sines, Cosines, and Tangents

Sines, Cosines, and Tangents 150 150 Deborah

Overview:  Introduction to Trigonometric Functions An angle is formed when a ray is rotated in a coordinate plane around the x axis (the horizontal axis).  The measurements of the length…

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Trigonometric Identities

Trigonometric Identities 150 150 SchoolTutoring Academy

An  identity is a mathematical statement which equates any two mathematical expressions. In algebra we have the following identities which are mostly used in factoring the expressions. (a+b)2 = a2…

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Cognitive Friday: Maximizing Learning Styles

Cognitive Friday: Maximizing Learning Styles 150 150 Suzanne

A learning style inventory is an assessment that shows people the modes in which they learn best. It is not an assessment in the common high-stakes sense of the word,…

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Measuring Angles in Multiple Systems

Measuring Angles in Multiple Systems 150 150 SchoolTutoring Academy

An angle is defined as the space included between two intersecting lines. The angle is usually measures in degrees.There are multiple systems for measuring angles, other than basic degrees. They…

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Priming and Decision-Making

Priming and Decision-Making 150 150 Suzanne

The psychological phenomenon of priming affects a number of mental processes. Priming is like an advanced notification system, however a person is receiving notifications that affect what they think and…

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Cognitive Fridays: Priming and its Effects

Cognitive Fridays: Priming and its Effects 150 150 Suzanne

Priming is one of the most common influences upon students, and possibly one of the least discussed. Priming is a psychological reality of life – we are all primed in…

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Trigonometric Ratios of Standard Angles

Trigonometric Ratios of Standard Angles 150 150 SchoolTutoring Academy

Usually, a calculator is used to find the trigonometric ratios at different values. But sometimes, the problem may ask to solve it without using a calculator where it involves some…

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Problem-Solving and Verbal Overshadowing

Problem-Solving and Verbal Overshadowing 150 150 Suzanne

Problem-solving is something we all do every day. In terms of what our brains are doing, there are two very distinct processes being used. We either analyze the problem or…

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Trigonometry: Conversion of Degrees and Minutes

Trigonometry: Conversion of Degrees and Minutes 150 150 SchoolTutoring Academy

Usually the angle in a circle is 360 degrees. Though an angle is usually measured in terms of degrees, the fractional parts of the degrees are measured in terms of…

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