A Level Maths
A Level Maths Trigonometry Exam Questions
Free A Level Maths exam questions on Trigonometry, with full model answers. Covers sine/cosine rule, graphs (degrees), identities (tan = sin/cos, sin^2+cos^2=1), equations (degrees).
Trigonometry exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About A Level Maths Trigonometry
Trigonometry is part of Pure Maths in A Level Maths. These questions suit AQA, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC, Cambridge International, Edexcel International, OxfordAQA International, CCEA and OxfordAQA International A Level Maths students. Answer the pack without notes, then mark every line against the model answers and redo the questions you dropped marks on.
What you need to know
- Identities tan θ = sin θ/cos θ and sin²θ + cos²θ = 1.
- Equations Find all solutions in a given interval.
- Radians Arc length rθ, sector area ½r²θ and small angle approximations.
Common mistakes in Trigonometry
- Missing solutions in a range.
- Dividing by sin θ and losing roots.
Try two Trigonometry exam-style questions
1. Solve 2 sin θ = 1 for 0 ≤ θ < 360°. (2 marks)
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2. Find the sector area with r = 4 and θ = 0.5 rad. (1 mark)
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Trigonometry FAQs
Which exam boards include Trigonometry?
These questions suit AQA, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC, Cambridge International, Edexcel International, OxfordAQA International, CCEA and OxfordAQA International A Level Maths.
Is Trigonometry pure, mechanics or statistics?
Trigonometry is part of Pure Maths.
How should I use these Trigonometry questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers and redo any you got wrong.
