Circumference and Area of Circles

Learning Objectives for all Circumference and Area of Circles lessons in Unit 2.


Geometry and the Circle

The student will be able to:

  • Define point, center, radius, diameter, chord, line segment, plane.
  • Identify a point, diameter, radius and chord from a diagram.
  • Explain the relationship between diameter and chord.
  • Recognize that every diameter is a chord, but not every chord is a diameter.
  • Give examples of parts of a circle from the real world.
  • Describe how a circle divides the plane into three parts.
  • Apply definitions and concepts to complete five interactive exercises.

Circumference of Circles

The student will be able to:

  • Define circle, circumference.
  • Recognize that Pi is constant for any circle.
  • Explain the relationship between diameter and radius.
  • Restate the formula and procedure for finding the circumference of a circle.
  • Recognize that a circle has many different radii and diameters passing through its center.
  • Compute the circumference of a circle, given its diameter.
  • Compute the circumference of a circle, given its radius.
  • Compute the diameter of a circle, given its circumference.
  • Give examples of circumference from the real world.
  • Evaluate five interactive exercises with real-world problems.
  • Analyze each problem to identify the given information.
  • Formulate a strategy for solving each problem.
  • Apply circumference concepts and formulas to solve real-world problems.

Area of Circles

The student will be able to:

  • Define area of a circle.
  • Recognize the difference between circumference and area of a circle.
  • Restate the formula and procedure for finding the area of a circle.
  • Compute the area of a circle, given its radius.
  • Compute the area of a circle, given its diameter.
  • Compute the radius and diameter of a circle, given its area.
  • Give examples of area of a circle from the real world.
  • Evaluate five interactive exercises with real-world problems.
  • Analyze each problem to identify the given information.
  • Formulate a strategy for solving each problem.
  • Apply circle area concepts and formulas to solve real-world problems.

Practice Exercises

The student will be able to:

  • Examine ten interactive exercises for all topics in this unit.
  • Determine which concepts and formulas are needed to complete each practice exercise.
  • Compute answers by applying appropriate formulas and procedures.
  • Self-assess knowledge and skills acquired from this unit.

Challenge Exercises

The student will be able to:

  • Evaluate ten interactive exercises with word problems for all topics in this unit.
  • Analyze each word problem to identify the given information.
  • Formulate a strategy for solving each problem.
  • Apply strategies to solve routine and non-routine problems.
  • Synthesize all information presented in this unit.
  • Connect circumference and area of circles to the real world.
  • Develop problem-solving skills.

Solutions

The student will be able to:

  • Examine the solution for each exercise presented in this unit.
  • Identify which solutions need to be reviewed.
  • Compare solutions to completed exercises.
  • Identify and evaluate incorrect answers.
  • Amend and label original answers.
  • Identify areas of strength and weakness.
  • Decide which concepts, formulas and procedures need to be reviewed from this unit.