MA.912.GR.7.2

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Given a mathematical or real-world context, derive and create the equation of a circle using key features.

Clarifications

Clarification 1: Instruction includes using the Pythagorean Theorem and completing the square.

Clarification 2: Within the Geometry course, key features are limited to the radius, diameter and the center.

General Information
Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: 912
Strand: Geometric Reasoning
Standard: Apply geometric and algebraic representations of conic sections.
Date Adopted or Revised: 08/20
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
1200400: Foundational Skills in Mathematics 9-12 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1202340: Precalculus Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1206310: Geometry (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1206320: Geometry Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1206315: Geometry for Credit Recovery (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7912065: Access Geometry (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
MA.912.GR.7.AP.2: Create the equation of a circle when given the center and radius.

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Formative Assessments

Complete the Square for Center-Radius 2:

Students are asked to find the center and radius of a circle given its equation in general form.

Type: Formative Assessment

Derive the Circle – General Points:

Students are given the coordinates of the center, (h, k), and the radius, r, of a circle and are asked to derive the equation of the circle using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Type: Formative Assessment

Derive the Circle – Specific Points:

Students are given the coordinates of the center and the radius of a circle and are asked to derive the equation of the circle using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Type: Formative Assessment

Complete the Square for Center-Radius:

Students are asked to find the center and radius of a circle given its equation in general form.

Type: Formative Assessment

Lesson Plans

Circle Reasoning:

Students use the Pythagorean Theorem (Distance Formula) to derive the Standard Equation of a Circle; then move between descriptions and equations of a circle.

Type: Lesson Plan

Run Fido, Run!:

A guided practice for deriving the equation of a circle and then identifying a location to tether a dog to maximize movement.

Type: Lesson Plan

Original Student Tutorials

Where IS that Cell Tower?:

Find the location and coverage area of cell towers to determine the center and radius of a circle given its equation, using a strategy completing the square in this interactive tutorial. 

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Circle Up!:

Learn how to write the equation of a circle using Pythagorean Theorem given its center and radius using step-by-step instructions in this interactive tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

MFAS Formative Assessments

Complete the Square for Center-Radius:

Students are asked to find the center and radius of a circle given its equation in general form.

Complete the Square for Center-Radius 2:

Students are asked to find the center and radius of a circle given its equation in general form.

Derive the Circle – General Points:

Students are given the coordinates of the center, (h, k), and the radius, r, of a circle and are asked to derive the equation of the circle using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Derive the Circle – Specific Points:

Students are given the coordinates of the center and the radius of a circle and are asked to derive the equation of the circle using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades 9-12

Circle Up!:

Learn how to write the equation of a circle using Pythagorean Theorem given its center and radius using step-by-step instructions in this interactive tutorial.

Where IS that Cell Tower?:

Find the location and coverage area of cell towers to determine the center and radius of a circle given its equation, using a strategy completing the square in this interactive tutorial. 

Student Resources

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Original Student Tutorials

Where IS that Cell Tower?:

Find the location and coverage area of cell towers to determine the center and radius of a circle given its equation, using a strategy completing the square in this interactive tutorial. 

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Circle Up!:

Learn how to write the equation of a circle using Pythagorean Theorem given its center and radius using step-by-step instructions in this interactive tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

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