Circle Reasoning

Students use the Pythagorean Theorem (Distance Formula) to derive the Standard Equation of a Circle; then move between descriptions and equations of a circle.
Resource ID#: 61395 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: center, circle, diameter, distance, Pythagorean, radius, distance formula, derive the equation of a circle, completing the square
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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