JAMB Mathematics · Section 3

Trigonometry

Section III: Geometry and Trigonometry

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Official JAMB Mathematics outline · Section III: Geometry and Trigonometry

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a. Trigonometrical ratios of angles

Objective

Calculate the sine, cosine and tangent of angles between -360° and 360°.

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b. Angles of elevation and depression

Objective

Solve problems involving angles of elevation and depression.

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c. Bearings

Objective

Solve problems involving bearings.

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d. Areas and solutions of triangles

Objective

Apply trigonometric formulae to find areas of triangles and solve problems involving triangles.

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e. Graphs of sine and cosine

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Solve problems involving sine and cosine graphs.

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f. Sine and cosine formulae

Objective

Apply sine and cosine formulae to solve trigonometric problems, including problems involving special angles such as 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 105° and 135°.

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