Trigonometry · Circular Trigonometry
Virginia SOL T.CT.2
Virginia SOL T.CT.2 is part of the Circular Trigonometry strand in Trigonometry (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students develop and apply properties of the unit circle to determine trigonometric function values. Below is what T.CT.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice T.CT.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL T.CT.2 means
Develop and apply properties of the unit circle to determine trigonometric function values.
Skills you’ll practice for T.CT.2
- Convert between radian and degree measures of special angles of the unit circle without technology.
- Define the six circular trigonometric functions of an angle in standard position on the unit circle.
- Determine trigonometric function values of special angles (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°) and their related angles in degrees and radians without technology.
Key concepts covered by T.CT.2
- unit circle
- special angles
- degree measure
- radian measure
- circular trigonometric functions
- standard position
- trigonometric function values
How to study and practice SOL T.CT.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether T.CT.2 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Related Trigonometry standards in Circular Trigonometry
- T.CT.1 — Determine angle measures, sketch angles, and find trigonometric values using circular trigonometry.
Frequently asked questions about SOL T.CT.2
What is Virginia SOL T.CT.2?
SOL T.CT.2 is a Trigonometry Standard of Learning in the Circular Trigonometry strand. It expects students to develop and apply properties of the unit circle to determine trigonometric function values.
What skills does SOL T.CT.2 cover?
SOL T.CT.2 is assessed on 3 skills: convert between radian and degree measures of special angles of the unit circle without technology; define the six circular trigonometric functions of an angle in standard position on the unit circle; determine trigonometric function values of special angles (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°) and their related angles in degrees and radians without technology.
What strand of Trigonometry is SOL T.CT.2 in?
SOL T.CT.2 belongs to the Circular Trigonometry reporting strand of the Trigonometry Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL T.CT.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether T.CT.2 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.