Flipped Math
Unit 1 Review: Tools for Geometry
Pupils review the vocabulary, formulas, and postulates from the opening unit in Geometry. Individuals use these to solve a problem set that requires learners to apply algebraic skills along with providing reasons within a proof. Scholars...
Flipped Math
Measuring Segments
Find out how far it is from here to there. Scholars learn more vocabulary dealing with line segments and find out the relationship between equal distances and congruent segments. Pupils then use the distance and midpoint formulas to...
Corbett Maths
Shortest Distance between Line and Point
A short video shows how to find the shortest distance between a line and a point on the coordinate plane. Using the fact the shortest distance is the perpendicular, the presenter shows the class how to find the intersection of the two...
CK-12 Foundation
Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem: Lesson
The Pythagorean Theorem works for something other than right triangles; show your class all it can do. Using information from the Pythagorean Theorem, the video shows how to determine whether a triangle is an acute or obtuse triangle....
CK-12 Foundation
Classifying Quadrilaterals in the Coordinate Plane: Lesson
Coordinate the classification of quadrilaterals. Given the definitions of special quadrilaterals, a portion of a geometry playlist highlights ways to classify a quadrilateral. The video takes information from figures on a coordinate...
CK-12 Foundation
Finding the Distance Between Two Points: Lesson
Point out an application of Pythagoras. The segment of an essential playlist on geometry provides a quick review of the Pythagorean Theorem. Using a right triangle to show the positions of two points, the presenter calculates the...
PBS
When Pi is Not 3.14
Isn't pi supposed to be constant? An intriguing video shows how the value of pi can change when the definition of distance varies. It explains how using various L^p metrics, where p = 2 represents the traditional Euclidean metric,...
Krista King Math
Distance, Rate and Time
Explore the use of formulas to problem solve with a video example that uses the distance formula to find a speed and then uses the speed to determine a time. The one example shows the different applications of the formula.
PBS
Working With Coordinate Planes: Student Video
Provide your mathematicians an introduction to coordinate planes with a captivating video featuring Virtual Math Girl. Viewers get a step-by-step description of how to use a single, positive number quadrant to plot ordered...
PBS
Working With Coordinate Planes: Instructor Video
Watch a video intended for teachers to gain pointers, tips, and tricks to teach learners how to graph ordered pairs on a coordinate plane, and to calculate distances with the distance formula. Additionally, obtain recommendations...
National Education Association
Use Coordinate Geometry to Represent and/or Solve Problems
A geometry video explains how to solve for midpoint, length of a line, and use the Pythagorean Theorem. It includes multiple guided practice problems for all three equations.
TED-Ed
The Math Behind Michael Jordan's Legendary Hang Time
As spectacular of an athlete as he was, even Michael Jordan can't beat gravity. Engage young scholars in exploring the science and math behind this hall-of-famer's amazing leaping ability, and see how things would be...
Curated OER
How Do You Figure Out the Rate Traveled if You Know Distance and Time?
If you know two values and are looking for a third, you can set up an equation and solve to find your answer. In this problem you know distance and time, and you are looking for rate of speed. Use the distance formula to set up your...
Virtual Nerd
How Was the Distance Formula Derived?
Are you working on the distance formula? Derive the distance formula and help your learners by showing them the logic behind the distance formula. This practical video should help conceptual understanding and is appropriate for in-class...
Curated OER
How Do You Figure Out the Rate Traveled if You Know Distance and Time?
If you know two values and are looking for a third, you can set up an equation and solve to find your answer. In this problem you know distance and time, and you are looking for rate of speed. Use the distance formula to set up your...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Distance Between Two Points?
Learn how to use an algebraic formula to find the distance between two given points on a coordinate plane.
Corbett Maths
Distance Between Two Coordinates
Go the distance in learning about the coordinate system. Scholars watch a video that first explains how the distance formula is simply an application of the Pythagorean Theorem. They see how to determine the distance between two points...
Krista King Math
Distance Between Two Points
How does the Pythagorean Theorem become the distance formula? The video instructor begins by explaining the application of the distance formula. She then shows graphically how the distance formula is just an extension of the Pythagorean...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Distance Between Two Points?
Learn how to use an algebraic formula to find the distance between two given points on a coordinate plane.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Basic Rate Problem
This video demonstrates how to solve a word problem by calculating rates. The video uses the formula for distance and isolates the variable "r" for rate. Practice problems available. [4:08]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Distance Formula
This video demonstrates how to find the distance between any two points on a the coordinate plane. It shows how the distance formula was derived using the Pythagorean theorem. Practice problems avaialble. This video is also found in the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Geometry: Ca Geometry: Compass Construction
Demonstrates solutions to problems #56-60 of the California Geometry released state test questions. Problems address compass constructions, slope of perpendicular lines, and using the distance formula. [12:49]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding the Equation of a Circle: Lesson 1
This lesson derives the equation for a circle starting from the distance formula. It is 1 of 9 in the series titled "Finding the Equation of a Circle." [3:58]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding a Missing Coordinate Using the Distance Formula
This lesson demonstrates how to find missing x or y coordinate of a segment when given the distance between the two points on a coordinate plane.