Need someone to tell me the topics to practise to study trigonometry

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying key topics and skills necessary for studying trigonometry, particularly in preparation for calculus. Participants share their insights on foundational concepts and areas of focus for effective learning.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Conceptual clarification, Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests focusing on ratios, basic geometry, properties of triangles, solving equations, and basic applications of identities as essential skills for mastering trigonometry.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of basic identities, understanding sine, cosine, and tangent functions, and their reciprocals for unit circle angles, along with some knowledge of inverse trigonometric functions.
  • There is a mention that triangle trigonometry is useful for trig substitution in calculus, but it may be learned quickly.
  • One participant advises taking the information with caution, acknowledging that there are more knowledgeable members in the forum.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of foundational topics in trigonometry, but there is no consensus on the completeness of the initial list or the specific emphasis on certain areas over others.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about prior knowledge and the depth of understanding required for calculus are present but not explicitly stated. The discussion does not resolve the completeness of the suggested topics.

Who May Find This Useful

Students preparing for calculus who seek guidance on essential trigonometric concepts and skills to practice.

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I across a video about how to be good enough at anything within 20 hours.
It said that first to get rid of all barriers and the identify
The small skills which are used in the thing you're trying to "become good enough at ",in this case in solving trigonometry questions, and grind them relentlessly until each skill is mastered which will enable me to understand and correct my own mistakes and then learn the thing as whole.
So I'm trying to apply this in my study and I've so far gotten a general idea what I need to know
•ratios
•basic geometry
•properties of triangles
•solving equations
•basic application of identities and stuff
I know I have missed something vital could somebody please help with this list.
https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&...=AFQjCNFjHJbCWnsYUI0zEP2a_TCWjYMBBQ
 
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You want us to watch a 20 minute video to answer your question? Seriously? Good luck with that.
 
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Nah i just posted that just in case somebody was interested you don't need to see the video because I gave a brief summary of what it's about
 
Well, I am sure that the most important topics in trig (if you want to study calc thereafter) are the basic identities (yes, you probably won't need to use sum to product formulas) and knowing the sin, cos, and tan and their reciprocals of unit circle angles. Also know a bit of inverse trig. Knowing triangle trig is helpful for trig substitution in anti-differentiation, but maybe that can be learned fairly quickly.

Identities will take some practice to get used to, but you'll get a good workout on these in calculus. You probably could learn this stuff in your time period, but I'm not sure how strong you will be in the material (anyways, this will get better over time if you use it).

Also, take this with a grain of salt, there are other far more sophisticated and educated members on the forum. And good luck!
 
Thanks for your advice
 
You're welcome!
 

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