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Drawing the perfect circle is harder than one would think! What makes a circle a circle and how can you define that with a formula? Young mathematicians devise their own methods of analyzing the imperfections of circle drawings. Using their formulas, they rank a series of circles presented in a video.
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Instructional Ideas
- Challenge your classes to draw the perfect circle as an opener
- Assign different sequels to different groups to explore independently
Classroom Considerations
- Ensure pupils have a strong understanding of area and circumference of circles
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Pros
- Provides a set of procedures for classes to follow
- Allows open exploration to help develop problem-solving skills
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- None