Grade 11 · Mathematics · Paper 2 · CAPS
Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine and Area Rules; Trig Graphs – Grade 11 Mathematics (Paper 2)
What Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine and Area Rules; Trig Graphs covers, how it is examined in Grade 11, the 5 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 5
- Exam-style questions
- 12
- Marks of practice
- 94
- Study time
- ≈ 5 h 15 min
What it covers
Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine and Area Rules; Trig Graphs is a Grade 11 Mathematics topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Mathematics Paper 2 of the Grade 11 school and provincial exams. You study it in 5 sections: The sine, cosine and area rules; Proving the sine, cosine and area rules; 2D problems with two or more triangles; Trig graphs: amplitude, period and horizontal shift; Interpreting trig graphs: intersections, inequalities and equations.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 11 Mathematics Paper 2
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Trigonometry ≈ 50/150 in Paper 2 (typically; CAPS 50 ± 3) – shared with reduction formulae, identities and equations
There is no national Grade 11 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- The sine, cosine and area rules35 min
- Proving the sine, cosine and area rules35 min
- 2D problems with two or more triangles40 min
- Trig graphs: amplitude, period and horizontal shift40 min
- Interpreting trig graphs: intersections, inequalities and equations40 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples5 sections | 3 h 10 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions12 questions · 94 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 55 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 5 h 15 min |
Grade 11 exams are set by your school or province – plan back from the date your school gives you.
What you get in the portal
- 12 exam-style questions on Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine and Area Rules; Trig Graphs (94 marks in total), each with a full marking memo
- Worked examples with diagrams and step-by-step calculations for each of the 5 sections
- Tutor notes added to sections and questions – for the whole class or just for you
- A topic quiz and Grade 11 mock papers built from the exam-style questions
Notes, worked examples, questions and memos open once the tutor approves your account – usually with your first confirmed lesson.
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How is Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine and Area Rules; Trig Graphs examined in Grade 11?
Grade 11 learners write Mathematics exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine and Area Rules; Trig Graphs is part of Mathematics Paper 2; the usual weighting is: Trigonometry ≈ 50/150 in Paper 2 (typically; CAPS 50 ± 3) – shared with reduction formulae, identities and equations. Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine and Area Rules; Trig Graphs?
About 5 h 15 min: 3 h 10 min for the notes and worked examples in its 5 sections, 1 h 55 min for the 12 exam-style questions (94 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 11 Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine and Area Rules; Trig Graphs?
Yes. Create a free account in the Adventuity portal, request a one-on-one online lesson of 60, 90 or 120 minutes (or a seat in a group class) and choose Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine and Area Rules; Trig Graphs as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.