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Using Dynamic Graphing Software to Develop Conceptual Understanding of Transformations of Trigonometric Functions
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2021-08
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Interactive mathematics software can be useful to develop student understanding of
complex mathematical problem solving through manipulation and visualization of concepts. One
challenging topic for high school mathematics students to understand is the relationship between
right triangle trigonometry and trigonometric functions. Using Desmos, a dynamic and
interactive mathematical graphing software, this project explores how to build student
understanding of trigonometric functions through an exploration of right triangle trigonometry,
the unit circle, and their relationship to parent trigonometric functions. This project also applies
Desmos to explore unique mathematical representations that can support student understanding
of relationships between right triangle trigonometry and transformations of trigonometric
functions with a dynamic circle.