Mathematics 416

Carrousel 416: Chapter 6

Introduction
This document is a tool designed to help give teachers a clear description of what should be
covered in Chapter 6 of the Carrousel 4 textbook. The textbook offers more material than can be
covered in most regular classes. However, this summary should be seen as a guide only; the
amount of time available as well as the students' interests and capabilities will determine the
materiel which is covered. Further information about the material is found in the Teacher's Guide.

Objectives Covered in Chapter 6

This itinerary covers Objective 2.2: To solve problems using trigonometric ratios. Students will be
able to use trigonometric ratios to find the measure of a side or angle needed to solve a variety of
problems or to deduce other data needed to solve a problem. They will be able to determine such
measures in right triangles and in other triangles using the law of sines.

It is important to refer to the MEQ Curriculum document for more details on the objectives
of the program (pp. 22 - 23).

Time ≈18% of the year.

Comments
1. It is important for students to understand that the trig ratios are derived from ratios of
corresponding sides in similar right triangles.

2. Problems must go beyond the simple calculation of the measure of a side or an angle.

3. Students will be able to find the area of a triangle using Heron’s (Hero’s) formula.

4. Although the 416 program includes the law of sines, it does not cover the law of cosines.
However, most problems which might normally indicate the use of the law of cosines can be
solved in other ways.

5. The use of calculators will facilitate the covering of this topic.

Feedback
Please send any comments or suggested changes regarding this document to Carolyn Gould at tel:
450-672-4010, extension 4705; fax: 450-465-8809; or e-mail: sb-.gould.carolyn@prologue.qc.ca.

This document has been prepared by Carolyn Gould, Resource Person for MAPCO.
It is available on the MAPCO website: www.qesn.meq.gouv.qc.ca/mapco/
 Mathematics 416

Carrousel 4: Chapter 6

Topic Time Priority 1 Optional Omit

Class Homework

1. Trigonometric 2% √ Sine of an Angle Investment 1: 14,

Ratios Cosine of an Angle 17
(pp. 152 - 160) Tangent of an Think Tank p. 160
Angle
Investment 1: 1-
13, 15, 18, 19

2. Solving Right 6% √ Measures of Sides Investment 2: 14

Triangles Measures of Angles Think Tank: p. 165
(pp. 161 - 175) Investment 2: 1-13 Workout 13: 6, 7,
Workout 13: 1-5, 8- 14, 19-24, 29-31,
13, 15-18, 25-28, 36-37
32-35, 38
Pop Quiz

3. Solving Any 3% √ Law of Sines Investment 3: 6, 8,

Triangle Investment 3: 1-5, 10, 11
(pp. 176 - 183) 7, 9* Think Tank: p. 183

4. Area of 7% √ Height (or Investment 4: 6, 7,

Triangles Altitude) 10, 13
(pp. 184 - 202) Hero’s Formula Think Tank: p. 189
Investment 4: 1-5, Workout 14: 7, 16,
8, 9, 11, 12 17, 19, 21, 23, 25-
Workout 14: 1-6, 8- 27, 29-33
15, 18, 20, 22, 24,
28
Pop Quiz 14

* #9 p. 183 “V” should read “S”

This document has been prepared by Carolyn Gould, Resource Person for MAPCO.
It is available on the MAPCO website: www.qesn.meq.gouv.qc.ca/mapco/