Instructional Video

Equation, Center and Radius, and Intercepts of a Circle

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Working with standard equations is essential to mathematics. The instructor shows pupils how to apply the equation of a circle to determine the center, radius, and intercepts of a circle. Learners then view three examples that demonstrate these concepts.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use a graphic organizer to record examples from the video
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners should be familiar with calculating x- and y-intercepts and components of a circle
  • Use after introducing the standard circle equations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Shows each step in solving individual problems
  • Demonstrates six different examples that involve using the circle equation
Cons
  • Refrains from using application problems or those with context
Common Core