IB skill practice

Use exact trigonometric values

Evaluate exact trigonometric ratios using reference angles, quadrant signs, and the unit circle.

Paper 1 6 marks Difficulty 2

Find exact trigonometric values from the unit circle

Let \(\theta=150^\circ\), which is \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\) radians. Use the unit circle to state the exact values of \(\sin\theta\), \(\cos\theta\), and \(\tan\theta\).

Worked practice: exact trigonometric values

Use the reference angle and quadrant signs to write the exact sine, cosine, and tangent values.