Lesson Plan

Finding the Equation of a Circle

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Tired of going around and around for a resource on circles? Scholars determine the general equation of a circle on a coordinate plane, then participate in an activity matching equations to the radii and centers of the circles they represent.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the resource to introduce equations of circles
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils need to be proficient with the Pythagorean Theorem or the distance formula
  • Lesson requires materials such as graph paper, rulers, compass, and scissors
Pros
  • Teacher resource includes answer key
  • Contains printable student materials, such as activity sheet and exit ticket
Cons
  • None
Common Core