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Trigonometry and road sign design
Numeracy Focus: Understanding, estimating and using measurement
This task on trigonometry asks students to consider angles identified by road signs.
A series of questions is posed relating to angles along with justifications for a response.
Students must use trigonometry when designing their road sign and use trigonometric proofs to justify their decisions.
Source: AAMT
Stage: Level 9 to 10
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- Fluency
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Audience
- Teachers
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- Assess
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