Develop pupils’ mathematical literacy, trigonometry vocabulary and retrieval skills with this complete collection of Trigonometry Maths Literacy Bingo games.

Designed for KS3 and GCSE Mathematics, this interactive whole-class resource helps pupils confidently read, hear, interpret and use the precise mathematical language associated with right-angled triangles, trigonometric ratios, inverse functions and non-right-angled trigonometry.

The teacher displays one definition at a time using the included PowerPoint presentation. Pupils identify the matching mathematical term, check whether it appears on their individual bingo card and cross it off.

Because pupils must interpret each definition before responding, the activity develops genuine mathematical understanding rather than simple word recognition.

Vocabulary covered

The resource develops understanding of 20 important trigonometry terms:

trigonometry
trigonometric ratio
tangent ratio
sine
cosine
opposite
adjacent
hypotenuse
right-angled triangle
Pythagoras’ theorem
SOHCAHTOA
angle of elevation
angle of depression
inverse sine
inverse cosine
inverse tangent
sine rule
cosine rule
area of a triangle
included angle

The vocabulary ranges from foundational right-angled triangle terminology to more demanding GCSE language involving inverse trigonometric functions, the sine rule, the cosine rule and the area formula for a triangle.

What is included?
10 reusable Trigonometry Maths Literacy Bingo versions
20 mathematical definition clues in each version
40 unique pupil cards per version
400 pupil bingo cards across the collection
Teacher-led PowerPoint caller presentation
Teacher call lists containing definitions and answers
Full-size printable PDF
4-per-page print-saver PDF
8-per-page print-saver PDF
Clear instructions for running the activity
214-page main PDF
100-page 4-up print-saver PDF
50-page 8-up print-saver PDF
222-slide PowerPoint

Each pupil card contains nine trigonometry terms arranged across a 6 × 3 grid, with exactly three answers on each row.

Because pupils receive different cards, everyone must listen carefully, interpret the definition and retrieve the correct mathematical vocabulary independently.

Teachers can choose from several winning conditions

Supports the development of
mathematical literacy
trigonometry vocabulary
understanding of right-angled triangles
recognition of opposite, adjacent and hypotenuse
understanding of sine, cosine and tangent
confidence with inverse trigonometric functions
understanding of the sine and cosine rules
accurate use of mathematical terminology
reading and listening comprehension
retrieval practice
confidence with GCSE examination language
precise mathematical communication
Ideal for
KS3 maths lessons
GCSE Foundation revision
GCSE Higher revision
maths literacy activities
trigonometry revision
lesson starters and plenaries
retrieval practice
intervention groups
EAL learners
SEND support
tutoring
cover lessons
end-of-term activities