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Anakin

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Registered: 2009-10-04

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Mind Map on Trigonometry

Basically I have to create a mind map on Trigonometric Functions and Equations.

So far this is the best I've seen: http://i48.tinypic.com/knfyb.jpg but is quite terrible.

I take no credit for it, it's not mine.

I was hoping someone could give me ideas on what to include. We just finished this unit so everything is so general in my mind, no specifics.

So far I figured I could include similar content as the above map, plus trig identities. Then I could branch off and show how each is developed. And I could make one semi-main branch for tips on how to prove identities.

Any suggestions or ideas? Or how I could further branch off on some things?

Thank you.

Anakin

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Re: Mind Map on Trigonometry

This one looks interesting: http://www.gogeometry.com/education/trigonometry_mind_map.html

But I'm not to go into Calc yet.

Last edited by Anakin (2009-12-22 20:35:05)

bobbym

bumpkin

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Re: Mind Map on Trigonometry

Hi Anakin;

Yes it is, but isn't it kind of teeny. Looks like it was drawn by a fruit fly.

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Anakin

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Re: Mind Map on Trigonometry

Yeah, it is pretty terrible.

But I just wanted some of the ideas. Have you got some yourself?

bobbym

bumpkin

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Re: Mind Map on Trigonometry

Hi Anakin;

I like that general idea of a tree. Unfortunately, I don't have any improvements on what he did.

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In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

Anakin

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Re: Mind Map on Trigonometry

Ah darn. I wish there was some software that could make a good mind map if given the info.

My arm's in a sling so it's gonna be a little troublesome drawing the map. I'll see what happens.

bobbym

bumpkin

From: Bumpkinland

Registered: 2009-04-12

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Re: Mind Map on Trigonometry

There are supposed to be some good free software for drawing graphs, networks and trees but I can't think of them.

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In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

Anakin

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Registered: 2009-10-04

Posts: 145

Re: Mind Map on Trigonometry

Yeah, I tried one a while back but it had trouble fitting and adjusting the shapes with more information.

If you recall, I hope you can post them sometime.

I'll start thinking of the content now.

bobbym

bumpkin

From: Bumpkinland

Registered: 2009-04-12

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Re: Mind Map on Trigonometry

Hi Anakin;

There are flowchart programs that might do the job. Have a Happy holiday.

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In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

Anakin

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Registered: 2009-10-04

Posts: 145

Re: Mind Map on Trigonometry

Thanks Bobbym.

I found a program called VUE: http://vue.tufts.edu/

Just posting it in case someone in the future sees this post.

And Happy Holidays to you too, and to everyone else!

bobbym

bumpkin

From: Bumpkinland

Registered: 2009-04-12

Posts: 109,606

Re: Mind Map on Trigonometry

Hi Anakin;

Happy Holiday, and thanks for the link.

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In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.