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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Approximation of Pi Using Archimedes' Method

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students can use trigonometric ratios to discover the circumference of regular polygons inscribed within and circumscribed about a circle. These ratios will help approximate a value of pi.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Formulas: Targeted Math Instruction

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
At the end of this lesson plan about formulas, students will be able to identify and apply the correct formula for a given situation, solve for any unknown component of the formulas for perimeter, circumference, and area of regular and...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Real Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn to identify real numbers as rational numbers and irrational numbers. They review rational numbers as repeating decimals, and irrational numbers as non-repeating decimals. They also review commutative, associative,...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: 3.14159265

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students investigate the circumference of circles and learn about the irrational number Pi.
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Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Ingulos en Una Circumferencia

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In Spanish. This site discusses the angles relative to the circles. It defines the concept of central angle, inscribed, interior, exterior and some important geometric outcomes and applications which uses these concepts.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Discovering Pi

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson allows students to discover the number Pi. By measuring real life objects, students will get to see where the number Pi comes from as well as how the circumference formula is derived.This lesson plan was created as a result...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Pi Day

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Need some ideas for Pi Day on March 14th? You can get some great resources at this location. There are all kinds of links available.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Finding a Formula for the Surface Area of a Cone

For Students 9th - 10th
This video tutorial demonstrates how to find the formula for the surface area of a cone.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Pi

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Mathworld.com provides a detailed overview of pi. Content includes a diagram, an analysis of its value, how and when pi crops up in mathematics, historical references to pi, and more.
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Other

Allmath: Math Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Are your students having difficulty understanding math terminology? Try this A-Z glossary on math related terms. It's quick, easy to read, and very complete.
Website
Cool Math

Coolmath: Precalculus Basic Formulas to Know

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This CoolMath resource provides an introduction to some Precalculus formulas.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 8.3 Central Angles and Chords

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn and understand central angles and chords.
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Quia

Ixl Learning: Perimeter

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to perimeter then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: "Introducing Pi!"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The overriding purpose of the lesson is to actively engage students in learning activities that promote opportunities for students to discover the 'meaning' of pi. Activities will include research, hands-on, software applications,...
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Arc

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about arcs with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
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Quia

Ixl Learning: Pi

For Students 9th - 10th
Brush up on your math skills relating to pi then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Cylinder Volume

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains activities and instructions for students on how to solve for the volume of a cylinder and finding the circumference of a circle.
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Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Annulus Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
This online calculator will find the area, circumference, and radii of an annulus. With any 2 known variables, you can calculate the other 5 unknowns.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Radius and Diameter

For Students 6th - 8th
Practice finding the radius and diameter of a circle using both vocabulary and visuals. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Multicultural Math Fair: Srinivasa's Spheres

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Straightforward lesson that introduces students to pi by letting them measure real objects and solve a challenge problem. Includes instructions and a "Data Sheet" for keeping track of measurements. Available in English and Spanish.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F if Model Airplane Acrobatics

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, a model airplane pilot is practicing flying her airplane in a big loop for an upcoming competition. The task could serve as an introduction to periodic functions and as a lead-in to sinusoidal functions. By visualizing the...
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Common Core Sheets

Common Core Sheets: Geometry 8.g.3 Worksheets: Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 8th
Worksheets provide practice with finding the area or circumference of a circle and answer keys are provided. You can even create your own worksheet or flashcards.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Arc Lengths and Sector Areas

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will work in cooperative groups to discover the relationships between arc length, central angle measure, and circumference. They will also discover the relationship between circle area, central angle measures, and sector area....
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial will show you how using formulas can help you solve problems. Include formulas for various geometric shapes and steps showing how to use them.

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