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11–12Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus

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Year 12 – Standard 1

Right-angled triangles
  • Apply Pythagoras’ theorem to solve practical problems in two dimensions

  • Apply trigonometric ratios to find the lengths of unknown sides in right-angled triangles given an angle in both degrees, and degrees and minutes

  • Apply trigonometric ratios to find the size of unknown angles in right-angled triangles, in both degrees, and degrees and minutes

  • Identify and interpret true bearings and compass bearings and convert between them

  • Solve practical problems involving Pythagoras’ theorem, the trigonometry of right-angled triangles, angles of elevation and depression, and true bearings and compass bearings

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