Swimming in Circles

Learn to solve problems involving the circumference and area of circle-shaped pools in this interactive tutorial.
Resource ID#: 118973 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: Area, Circumference, circles, circle, pi, radius, diameter, geometry, mathematics, pools, swimming, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades 6-8

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