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There's no match for a helpful lesson about pi. Viewers of a video in the Numberphile "Pi" series watch as the narrator tries out the Buffon needle experiment with matches. The video explains how pi relates to the probability distribution in the experiment.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners conduct Buffon's needles experiment
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be familiar with radians and trigonometric functions
- Individuals must also be aware of integration
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Descriptions and explanations are thorough
Cons
- Math work shown in the video is a bit disorganized