Learning Path
The Circle 5th & 6th Learning Path
By D McDaid
The Circle 5th & 6th
4 resources in this Learning Path
1
Explore the many characteristics of a circle. (Flash Req)
http://www.mathwarehouse.com/geomet...rcle/interactive-circumference.php# Added: 16 Nov 2011 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: SimulationA 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.
View full descriptionHow 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.
2
Parts of a Circle
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/13896/13534.ppt Added: 03 Jul 2015 Contributor: Fidelma Sheridan Resource type: Guide/notesA power point presentation identifying the different part of a circle followed by three activities.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- Mathematics
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: 2-D Shapes
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- construct a circle of given radius or diameter
Suggestions for use: An introduction to circles
3
Compare and Order Fractions Interactively
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate...r=MSIE&vendor=Sun_Microsystems_Inc. Added: 09 Apr 2007 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: AssessmentThe child must split the circle or square into the correct fraction parts and shade in the given amount. The child must then order them from smallest to largest.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- Mathematics
Strand: Number
Strand unit: Fractions
4
Mrs. Glossers Math Goodies
https://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons Added: 28 Jul 2005 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: AssessmentContains a number of different maths lessons, which use an interactive approach to problem solving.
The lessons (e.g. the area of a circle) include instructions, diagrams, formulae, examples and exercises. An answer box is provided.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 3-4
- Mathematics
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: Lesson on a circle.
