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Circles: Radius, Diameter and Circumference
Fascinating discussion regarding the origin of Pi accompanies a detailed explanation of how to find the circumference of a circle. Since this is the first installment in a series on circles, the concept of circumference is separated into...
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SAT Prep: Test 1 Section 3 Part 4
Pushing through to problems 11-12 on page 398 of The Official SAT Study Guide, Sal goes into comprehensive detail on each problem. Problem 11 involves geometry, including the function of pi, and problem 12 involves non-constant slopes....
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SAT Prep: Test 3 Section 2 Part 3
Math speeds along in this video, which takes students through problems 11-15 on the practice SAT. Sal takes care to show students more than one possible way to solve several problems, allowing them to make the choice based on their own...
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SAT Prep: Test 4 Section 2 Part 4
Taking time to thoroughly explain and work through problems 15-16, Sal models careful reading and problem solving. He begins problem 17 but continues it in the next video.
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SAT Prep: Test 5 Section 3 Part 5
Problem 15 on the practice SAT (page 657) prompts students to solve a word problem using a number of given constraints. Additional problems involve finding the radius of a circle (given the radius of a smaller circle) and prime...
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SAT Prep: Test 4 Section 4 Part 1
The next section of the practice SAT from The Official SAT Study Guide (page 594) covers simple linear equations and geometric figures. Students will appreciate Sal's quick problem solving and thought process, which is easy to understand...
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SAT Prep: Test 8 Section 2 Part 1
Test eight from The Official SAT Study Guide includes eighteen problems, the first four of which are featured in this video. Basic algebraic expressions, linear equations, tangent circles, and coordinates on a plane test algebra and...
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SAT Prep: Test 3 Section 8 Part 2
Problems 7-9 involve exponents, inequalities, and geometric figures (diameter and radius), all of which Sal explores eagerly. After misreading one problem, he takes care to correct his mistake, showing students how important it is to...
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SAT Prep: Test 7 Section 5 Part 2
Complicated word problems and expressions are no match for Sal, and after watching this series, they will be no match for your students either! Sal deftly handles problems involving algebraic equations, averages, and circumference.
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Test 3 Section 2 Part 5
Both algebra and geometry problems are featured in this SAT practice video. Students who struggle to transition between skills on tests (average mean, then diameters and pi, then positive integers) would benefit from Sal's deft handling...
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SAT Prep: Test 6 Section 7 Part 6
Sal has a good time solving problem 20 on page 738, allowing students to look past the "trickiness" of SAT problems and, possibly, to enjoy solving the problem. He takes them through each step of the problem, taking care to point out the...
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SAT Prep: Test 4 Section 4 Part 3
Math students who have a hard time with the speed of their problem solving will benefit from this video. Sal tackles increasingly complicated geometry and algebra problems in a way that shows them how to find the correct answer - quickly.
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MTEL Math Practice Test: 31-35
Applying algebra and geometry skills, a set of problems tests the viewer with questions about area, radius, and proportions. An excellent review for even the most confident future math teacher, the video is sure to help with the correct...
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What is the Formula for the Volume of a Sphere?
The formula of a sphere is related to the formula of a cylinder? How? Oh, radius and pi. Watch this video and observe how the instructor illustrates just how these two formulas are connected. Then plug in the known values and solve this...
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How Do You Find the Lateral and Surface Areas of a Cone?
The lateral surface area of a cone. Hmmm, what does that mean? Oh, it means the part you see if the cone was sitting on a flat surface, so it does not include the base. But if you want to include the base then it would be finding the...
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What is a Circle?
A circle is a set of all the points that are equal distance from a center point. Learn the definition of some of the terms that are associated with a circle: diameter, radius, chord.
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How Do You Find the Radius of a Circle if You Know the Circumference?
So you know the circumference of a circle but not the radius. This tutorial shows you two different formulas commonly associated with circles, determines which formula to use, then puts the formula to work. You'll have no problem...
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What is a Cone?
What are the things that make a shape a cone? Here's a list of things that define a cone: base, height, vertex, radius, curved side. Are you familiar with all these terms? The teacher diagrams a cone and identifies all the components in...
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What is a Sphere?
The teacher diagrams and explains the different terms of what comprises a sphere. Follow along and learn about the: radius, diameter, great circle, center, and hemisphere.
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What is a Sphere?
The teacher diagrams and explains the different terms of what comprises a sphere. Follow along and learn about the: radius, diameter, great circle, center, hemisphere
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How Do You Find the Volume of a Sphere?
The formula for the volume of a sphere is - volume equals four thirds pi times the radius cubed. That's a mouth-full. But if you are given the radius value of the sphere, all you have to do is plug it in and do the arithmetic. Just...
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How Do You Find the Area of a Sector of a Circle?
How do you find the area of a sector of a circle? Use the formula of course. Then all you have to do is plug in the given values and do the math. Make sure you are following the rules of order of operation. The instructor will walk you...
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What is the Formula for the Volume of a Cylinder?
Finding the volume of a cylinder entails using two formulas: the formula for the area of a circle and the formula for volume. The area of the given circle must be solved because that value is used in the formula for volume. Watch this...
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How Do You Find the Volume of a Sphere?
The formula for the volume of a sphere is volume equals four-thirds pi times the radius cubed. That's a mouth-full. But if you are given the radius value of the sphere, all you have to do is plug it in and do the arithmetic. Just...