Angles in Standard Position: Degrees and Radians

Algebra 2 Grades High School 2:52 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn to draw angles in standard position using both degrees and radians, understanding initial and terminal rays, positive and negative angles, and multiple revolutions.

Video Resource

Draw an Angle in Standard Position (Radians & Degrees)

Mario's Math Tutoring

Duration: 2:52
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Key Concepts

  • Standard Position of an Angle
  • Radians vs. Degrees
  • Positive and Negative Angles
  • Initial and Terminal Rays
  • Coterminal Angles

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to define and draw an angle in standard position.
  • Students will be able to convert between degrees and radians.
  • Students will be able to draw positive and negative angles in standard position.
  • Students will be able to identify and draw angles involving more than one revolution.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by reviewing the Cartesian coordinate system and the concept of angles. Introduce the idea of 'standard position' for an angle, emphasizing the initial ray on the positive x-axis.
  • Video Viewing (10 mins)
    Play the video 'Draw an Angle in Standard Position (Radians & Degrees)' by Mario's Math Tutoring. Instruct students to take notes on the definitions and examples provided.
  • Discussion and Examples (15 mins)
    Facilitate a class discussion on the key concepts from the video. Work through additional examples, both in degrees and radians, emphasizing the direction of rotation for positive and negative angles. Convert improper radians to mixed to assist in visualization.
  • Practice Problems (15 mins)
    Assign practice problems where students draw angles in standard position, covering both degree and radian measures, positive and negative angles, and angles greater than 360 degrees (or 2π radians).
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Summarize the main points of the lesson and address any remaining questions. Preview the connection to trigonometric functions and the unit circle.

Interactive Exercises

  • Angle Drawing Practice
    Provide students with a series of angle measures (in both degrees and radians) and have them draw the angles in standard position on graph paper or using online graphing tools. Verify answers as a class.
  • Radian/Degree Conversion Race
    Divide students into teams and give them a set of angles to convert from degrees to radians and vice-versa. The first team to correctly convert all angles wins.

Discussion Questions

  • What is the difference between a positive and a negative angle in standard position?
  • How does understanding radians help in visualizing angles?
  • How can you determine if two angles are coterminal based on their degree or radian measure?

Skills Developed

  • Visualizing angles in standard position
  • Converting between degrees and radians
  • Understanding the concept of angle measurement
  • Problem-solving skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

In standard position, where does the initial ray of an angle always lie?

Correct Answer: Positive x-axis

Question 2:

A positive angle in standard position is formed by rotating in which direction?

Correct Answer: Counterclockwise

Question 3:

What is the radian equivalent of 180 degrees?

Correct Answer: π

Question 4:

If an angle measures -270 degrees, in which direction and how far has the terminal ray rotated from the initial ray?

Correct Answer: Clockwise, 3/4 of a revolution

Question 5:

Which of the following angles is coterminal with 30 degrees?

Correct Answer: 390 degrees

Question 6:

Which quadrant does the terminal side of an angle of 225 degrees lie in?

Correct Answer: Quadrant III

Question 7:

What is the degree measure of an angle that measures 5π/6 radians?

Correct Answer: 150 degrees

Question 8:

Which of the following angles represents more than one full revolution?

Correct Answer: 450 degrees

Question 9:

An angle of -π/2 radians is equivalent to how many degrees?

Correct Answer: -90 degrees

Question 10:

What is the reference angle for 135 degrees?

Correct Answer: 45 degrees

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

An angle in standard position has its ___________ ray on the positive x-axis.

Correct Answer: initial

Question 2:

A negative angle is formed by rotating in a ___________ direction.

Correct Answer: clockwise

Question 3:

The radian measure of a full revolution (360 degrees) is ___________.

Correct Answer: 2π

Question 4:

Angles that share the same terminal side are called ___________ angles.

Correct Answer: coterminal

Question 5:

When converting from degrees to radians, you multiply by ___________.

Correct Answer: π/180

Question 6:

The ray where the angle terminates or ends is called the ___________ ray.

Correct Answer: terminal

Question 7:

The angle 7π/4 terminates in Quadrant __________.

Correct Answer: IV

Question 8:

To find a coterminal angle, you can add or subtract multiples of ___________ radians or 360 degrees.

Correct Answer: 2π

Question 9:

π/6 radians is equal to __________ degrees.

Correct Answer: 30

Question 10:

An angle of 540 degrees represents __________ full revolution(s).

Correct Answer: 1.5

Educational Standards

A2.F.1:Understand functions as descriptions of covariation (how related quantities vary together).

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