This math unit begins by advancing students' understanding of circle parts, including components like the center, radius, and tangent. It then progresses to focus on extracting and applying basic geometrical rules such as finding the diameter from the radius and vice versa. The unit advances into more complex concepts involving angles within circles: exploring the relationship between central and inscribed angles, and examining properties of triangles inscribed in circles. Later, the unit delves into calculating and understanding intersected arcs from given angles, highlighting how angles and arcs interact within circle geometry. Lastly, it covers the tangent angle rule through various problem-solving scenarios, using specific angles formed where a tangent meets a circle. Overall, this progression from identification and basic measurements to applied geometric principles provides a comprehensive journey through circle geometry at an intermediate level.
Skills you will learn include:
At Mobius we have lots of great (and free) resources to help you learn math. To keep kids engaged, there’s nothing better than a math-powered video game! Try out a Mobius game mapped to Geometry - Intermediate - Intro.
Topic 9
Topic 10
Topic 11
Topic 12