Trigonometric Ratios Doodle Notes

Trig Ratios and Inverse Trig Ratios: "doodle notes" -

When students color or doodle in math class, it activates both hemispheres of the brain at the same time. There are proven benefits of this cross-lateral brain activity:
- new learning
- relaxation (less math anxiety)
- visual connections
- better memory & retention of the content!

Students fill in the sheets, answer the questions, and color, doodle or embellish. Then, they can use it as a study guide later on.

Content includes:
- Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Ratios
- Inverse Trigonometric Ratios (sin ^ -1, cos ^ -1, and tan ^ -1)
- Applying the ratios to find missing angle measures and side lengths in right triangles
- Solving word problems with right triangles
- Practice and examples

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Visual note taking strategies like sketch notes or doodle notes are based on dual coding theory.  When we can blend the text input with graphic/visual input, the student brain processes the information differently and can more easily convert the new learning into long-term memory.

This strategy also integrates the left and right hemispheres of the brain to increase focus, learning, and retention!

2 pages are included, plus answer keys, samples, and info.

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Reviews from other teachers:

-Used as a study guide for my daughter in Geometry! She is filling in the notes as a way to review the topics taught throughout the year!

-I used this the day after introducing basic trig to my students. My students with disabilities like these because it adds in the coloring component. I thought it did a good job with basic skills and then the word problems on the back.

-My students have real major issues with attention, particularly when taking notes in class. This resource was WONDERFUL! In fact, my students requested that we do more of these Doodle Notes in class because they enjoyed them so much and the engagement was incredible! Thank you!

-I like that these notes has examples in the form of word problems. It made my student use a bit more thinking to understand which sides were given and which angles were given. The notes were accompanied by pictures and that always really seems to help my student understand things more. Really loved these notes!

-I have used the trig. doodle notes with my hybrid classroom. My students love the doodle notes and stay engaged more anytime they are incorporated. Thank you for all your great ideas!

-I use this in the first week of Calculus for a quick review. The seniors don't mind reviewing trig when it looks fun! Thank you