Unit Circle and Trigonometric Functions

Lesson 11

Math

Unit 6

11th Grade

Lesson 11 of 14

Objective


Graph transformations of tangent functions.

Common Core Standards


Core Standards

  • F.BF.B.3 — Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and f(x + k) for specific values of k (both positive and negative); find the value of k given the graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the graph using technology. Include recognizing even and odd functions from their graphs and algebraic expressions for them.
  • F.IF.C.7.E — Graph exponential and logarithmic functions, showing intercepts and end behavior, and trigonometric functions, showing period, midline, and amplitude.

Criteria for Success


  1. Identify the period, midline, and vertical asymptotes for the tangent function.
  2. Graph simple transformations of the tangent function varying the period, midline, and amplitude.
  3. Identify symmetry in the graph of the tangent function.

Tips for Teachers


For the first anchor problem, consider giving each table to a different group and then tiling the graphs together.

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Anchor Problems

25-30 minutes


Problem 1

Calculate each value of $${\mathrm{tan}(x)}$$ to two decimal places for each of the charts below. Then, approximate the graph.

Guiding Questions

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References

EngageNY Mathematics Algebra II > Module 2 > Topic B > Lesson 14Exploratory Challenge 1

Algebra II > Module 2 > Topic B > Lesson 14 of the New York State Common Core Mathematics Curriculum from EngageNY and Great Minds. © 2015 Great Minds. Licensed by EngageNY of the New York State Education Department under the CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US license. Accessed Dec. 2, 2016, 5:15 p.m..

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Problem 2

For each set of expressions below, all expressions are equivalent. Explain why this makes sense.

$${\mathrm{tan}(\pi+x)}$$ and $${\mathrm{tan}(2\pi+x)}$$

$${\mathrm{tan}(-x)}$$ and $${\mathrm{tan}(\pi-x)}$$ and $${\mathrm{tan}(2\pi-x)}$$

Guiding Questions

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References

EngageNY Mathematics Algebra II > Module 2 > Topic B > Lesson 14Lesson Summary

Algebra II > Module 2 > Topic B > Lesson 14 of the New York State Common Core Mathematics Curriculum from EngageNY and Great Minds. © 2015 Great Minds. Licensed by EngageNY of the New York State Education Department under the CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US license. Accessed Dec. 2, 2016, 5:15 p.m..

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Problem 3

Graph that function $${f(x)=-2\mathrm{tan}(x)}$$.

Guiding Questions

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Target Task

5-10 minutes


a. Sketch a graph of the function $${f(x)=\mathrm{tan}\left(\frac{x}{2}\right)}$$.

 

b. What is the period of this function? Why?

Additional Practice


The following resources include problems and activities aligned to the objective of the lesson that can be used for additional practice or to create your own problem set.

  • Also, include some practice with all trigonometric functions focusing on rate of change, increasing, decreasing, maximum, minimum, domain, and range. 
  • Include problems emphasizing that tangent has a different period than sine and cosine.
  • Include problems where students must identify specific points on the tangent function based on reference angles.

Next

Identify equations and graphs of all six trigonometric functions.

Lesson 12
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Lesson Map

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Topic A: Trigonometric Ratios in Application and on the Unit Circle

Topic B: Graphing Sine, Cosine, and Target

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