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This Bicycle Chain assessment also includes:
Model a bicycle chain with circles and tangent lines. Given the dimensions of the sprocket wheels, young scholars calculate the length of the chain that surrounds them. A second task has learners write a function for the length of a chain given any radius length.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate as a performance task during a unit on circles
- Create collaborative groups to encourage mathematical discussion
Classroom Considerations
- Expects an understanding of the relationship between circles and the lines tangent to them
Pros
- Encourages higher order thinking strategies
- Incorporates several geometric concepts
Cons
- None