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reSolve: Circumference
This sequence of three lessons explores the properties of circles, in particular the relationship between the diameter and circumference. In the first lesson, students use a cylinder containing three tennis balls to understand that a circumference is 'three and a bit' times the diameter. They then complete five different activities measuring circular objects to determine a more accurate value for pi (π). Finally, students are given a range of investigation activities to consolidate their learning. Each lesson is outlined in detail including curriculum links, vocabulary, supporting PowerPoint presentations, materials needed, sample answers, discussion points and student resources. This sequence is part of the reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry program.
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| Year level(s) | Year 7 |
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| Audience | Teacher |
| Purpose | Teaching resource |
| Format | Downloadable resources |
| Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Mathematics investigation |
| Keywords | circumference, pi, diameter, radius |
Curriculum alignment |
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| Curriculum connections | Numeracy |
| Strand and focus | Space, Build understanding, Apply understanding |
| Topics | Shapes and objects, Angles and geometric reasoning |
| AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions |
AC9M7M03
Describe the relationship between π and the features of circles including the circumference, radius and diameter |
| Numeracy progression |
Understanding units of measurement (P9)
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Copyright details |
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| Organisation | reSolve Maths by Inquiry |
| Copyright | © Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment 2021. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0. |
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