Pre-Calculus & Trigonometry: Meet The Unit Circle

Understanding the basics of the unit circle puts you on the strongest foundation for succeeding in pre-calculus & trig

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Description

Topics include the unit circle's four quadrants, the structure of the unit circle along with a description of its points, an explanation of its radius, degrees, radians, explanation of theta, the rational and non-rational values (both positive and negative), right triangles, orientation of right triangles, relating x-values and y-coordinate points to their specific right triangles, Pythagorean Theorem and value pairings.


No previous knowledge of the above topics is required.


No textbook required


Lessons ordered as follows

  • 1. Meet Your Tutor!

  • 2. Unit Circle: Structure

  • 3. Unit Circle: Angles

  • 4. Unit Circle: Values

  • 5. Unit Circle: Right Triangles

  • 6. Unit Circle: Right Triangles And Their Values

  • 7. Conclusion: Thank You!


Learning Objectives

After completing The Unit Circle, you will

  • understand and be familiar with the shape and four quadrants of the unit circle

  • understand, recognize and be able to read the angles of the unit circle in both degrees and radians

  • will know and recognize the main x-values and y-values of the unit circle

  • be able to recognize the three unique right triangles within the unit circle

  • be able to match the unique right triangles with their corresponding x-values and y-values

  • be able to recognize the unique x-values and y-value pairings of the unit circle

The Unit Circle will become your greatest tool in being able to succeed in your Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry course so do your due diligence to try and retain as much information related to it as possible.

What You Will Learn!

  • You will understand and be familiar with the shape and four quadrants of the unit circle.
  • You will understand, recognize and be able to read the angles of the unit circle in both degrees and radians.
  • You will know and recognize the main x- and y-values of the unit circle.
  • You will be able to recognize the three unique right triangles within the unit circle.
  • You will be able to match the unique right triangles with their corresponding x- and y-values.
  • You will be able to recognize the unique x- and y-value pairings of the unit circle.

Who Should Attend!

  • Beginner learners taking a pre-calculus or trigonometry course for credit or by choice