

A worksheet on the cosine rule. Detailed solutions are included.
Master non-right triangle trigonometry with this comprehensive, print-and-go math resource! Perfect for GCSE Higher Tier and Year 12 Pure Maths students, this activity contains 10 carefully scaffolded questions complete with a step-by-step, fully worked mark scheme. Help your students build confidence using the cosine rule to find missing sides, calculate unknown angles, and complete complex algebraic triangle proofs.
Save time planning and give your students the exact scaffolding they need to master the cosine rule!
This ready-to-print resource features 10 carefully curated questions designed to transition students from basic non-right triangle calculations to advanced structural proofs. It challenges students to solve for missing angles, find unknown side lengths (including surd values like 12 root 2), and algebraically derive complex trigonometric triangle identities. Whether you need a targeted homework assignment, structured in-class practice, or a quick exam revision pack, this resource has you covered.
What’s Included:
• 10 High-Quality Questions: Covers finding missing sides and angles in oblique triangles, solving triangles with unique constraints, and 4 advanced algebraic identity proofs utilizing the cosine rule.
• Fully Worked Mark Scheme: A comprehensive, step-by-step breakdown of solutions is provided for every single question—perfect for quick teacher assessment or independent student self-checking!
• Clean, Organized Layout: Clearly structured questions give students an excellent framework to organize their algebraic steps and trigonometric ratios cleanly.
Curriculum & Exam Board Alignment:
• GCSE Higher Tier Maths: Perfect for upper-tier secondary students mastering advanced geometry and trigonometry criteria.
• A-Level Mathematics (Year 12 Pure Maths): Explicitly maps to the foundational trigonometry and triangle properties strand across all major UK exam boards including Edexcel, AQA, OCR, and OCR MEI.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): Ideal for Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Standard Level (SL) math courses requiring geometric reasoning.
Ways to Use This Resource in Your Classroom:
• Independent Homework Assignment: Reinforce your daily trigonometry lesson with targeted skill practice.
• Revision & Exam Prep: Excellent for structured unit reviews ahead of mocks or final examinations to secure vital reasoning and proof marks.
• Collaborative Group Work: Perfect for getting students to pair up, solve, and verify their algebraic proofs together.
• Cover Lessons: Clear question prompts and a complete step-by-step mark scheme make this an incredibly low-maintenance resource to hand over for a cover class.
Something went wrong, please try again later.
This resource hasn't been reviewed yet
To ensure quality for our reviews, only customers who have purchased this resource can review it
Report this resourceto let us know if it violates our terms and conditions.
Our customer service team will review your report and will be in touch.