Discovering the Formulas for Circumference and Area of a Circle

Using reasoning skills, students will understand how the formulas for circumference and area of a circle are derived. Students will use a wide array of skills such as deductive reasoning, finding patterns, using algebra, modeling and transformation of an object. The teacher ensures student success through direct instruction, investigation and collaborative group work.
Resource ID#: 71832 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: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Circumference, Circumference of a circle, Diameter, Radius, Area of a circle, Circumference formula, Area of a circle formula, Circle
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Geometry

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