Discovering Pi Lesson Plan Information | Lesson Plan Activities | Printable version (including handouts) (PDF)

Standard Use Math to Solve Problems and Communicate Outcomes Students will identify and measure the diameter, circumference and radius of a circle. Discover the approximate value of pi through the relationship between the diameter and circumference and explain the formula.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors      math Roles      Family, Worker Program Type(s)      ABE, GED, Workforce Education, Urban, Rural, Corrections NRS Learner Levels (ABE/GED)       3, 4 Time Frame       Two 45 minute sessions Technology Integration Geometry in the Adult Education Classroom

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Purposeful, Transparent, Contextual, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent Students are lead through a process of understanding the formulas connected with the properties of circles. Contextual Multiple opportunities are given for students to practice using circles that can be found in everyday life. Discussion happens around the usefulness of pi and how it appears in science and math. Building Expertise Students are using a discovery approach to finding the definition of pi and creating formulas that can be used when needed in their calculations.

Lesson Designer Judy Franks Ohio Literacy Resource Center (330) 672-0753 jfranks@literacy.kent.edu

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