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Pie is great for finding pi. A short video shows how to use real pies to calculate pi. The method involves laying out pies along the circumference and along the diameter of a circle, and then finding the ratio of the number of pies.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners conduct an experiment calculating pi from pies
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils must understand pi as a ratio of the circumference to the diameter
- The video is part of the Numberphile Pi series, but you can show it independently of the others
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Teenagers may find the process amusing
- Clear explanations make the concept easy to understand
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- None