Curated OER
Graphing Polar Equations
In this graphing polar equations activity, students solve and complete 10 various types of problems. First, they construct a table of values using the special angles and their multiples. Then, students plot the points in the table on a...
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Polar Equations, Using Theorist
This site gives a number of examples of polar equations and their graphs. Shows the difference in the graphs just by varying a constant value.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Epicycloid
Shows how to graph them and also derives the polar equations from the parametric equation. The site then defines a few special Epiycloids. Includes a definition, formulas, graphs, video, and links to related topics.
Other
Calculus Animations With Mathcad: Polar Curves
Contains an animation that will show you how the graphs of a number of polar equations are graphed. (Page may take some time to load completely.)
Johan Claeys
Math Abundance: From a Cartesian Equation to a Polar Equa
Shows how to convert a cartesian equation (rectangular coordinates) to a polar equation.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Cissoid of Diocles
Shows the a graph of the Cissoid of Diocles and the formula in rectangula and polar coordinates. Also includes a history of the cissoid.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Polar Coordinates
Hotmath provides 20 practice problems relating to polar coordinates and complex numbers. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving.
Ohio State University
Math 153: Graphing Polar Equations
Shows a way to graph polar equations using rectangular coordinates first.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Online Study Tools: Quiz on Polar and Rectangular Coordinates
Students demonstrate understanding of advanced mathematical concepts in Pre-Calculus. The online quiz tests the scholars on polar and rectangular coordinates.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Equivalent Polar Curves
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Determine if two polar equations are equivalent.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Line Integral
At this site the student can download a program to do line integrals.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Polar Equations
This site discusses how to graph a polar equation and gives several pretty graphed examples.