Explore the many characteristics of a circle. (Flash Req)
Added: 16 Nov 2011
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Simulation
A fully interactive circle which offfers the user a visual representation of the shape, including numerical measure of radius, diameter and circumference. Each number changes as the user moves point A or point B on the interactive circle. There is a variety of useful information if the link to 'formula for circumference of a circle' is clicked in the blue box at the top of the page.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- Mathematics
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: 2-D Shapes
Suggestions for use: This website is ideal for the IWB, children can gain experience in changing the output of an equation by changing the input. Children can also use this as a tool to assess their own workings on paper. A visual representation to the numbers on their page will deepen understanding.
