Year 10 Mathematics · Australian Curriculum v9
Solve practical problems applying Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry of right-angled triangles, including problems involving direction and angles of elevation and depression
Content descriptor
Solve practical problems applying Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry of right-angled triangles, including problems involving direction and angles of elevation and depression.
- Code
- AC9M10M03
- Year level
- Year 10
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Strand
- Measurement
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We are learning to solve practical problems applying Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry of right-angled triangles, including problems involving direction and angles of elevation and depression.
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Solve practical problems applying Pythagoras’ theorem and of right-angled triangles, including problems involving direction and angles of elevation and depression.
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What is AC9M10M03?
AC9M10M03 is a content descriptor in the Year 10 Mathematics curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9, Measurement strand). It asks students to solve practical problems applying Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry of right-angled triangles, including problems involving direction and angles of elevation and depression.
What year level is AC9M10M03?
AC9M10M03 sits in the Year 10 Mathematics curriculum.
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