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11–12Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus

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Year 12 – Standard 2

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

  • Apply the sine rule in a given triangle to find the value of an unknown angle, given that the unknown angle is obtuse

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

  • Construct and interpret compass radial surveys and solve related problems

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

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