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Prerequisites
- A1a – Using and interpreting algebraic notation
- A2a – Substituting numerical values into formulae and expressions
- G9a – Circle parts – definitions and properties (an understanding of radius and diameter is helpful)
- G16a – Area of rectangles (an understanding of area is helpful)
- G17b – Circumference of a circle (this lesson introduces π)
Starting point: estimating area by counting squares
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Area of a circle
Teacher resources
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- Starting point worksheet
- Slides in PPTX (with click-to-reveal answers)
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- Worksheet (with space for student work)
- Handout (slides with exercises only; 4 per page for reduced printing)
- Further resources on external sites (log in to see links)
Links to past exam questions
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Visualise an approximate link between the area of a circle and its radius
Drag down the slider to see that the area of a circle with radius r is between 2r2 and 4r2.
In the real world
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