This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. The author tries to convince the reader that two pi, or tau, occurs more often in mathematics than pi by itself. The author provides several examples and indicates the history behind society's choice of pi rather than tau.
General Information
Subject(s): Mathematics, English Language Arts, Mathematics (B.E.S.T. - Effective starting 2022-2023), English Language Arts (B.E.S.T. - Effective starting 2021-2022)
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience:
Educators
Instructional Time:
40 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: radian, tau, pi, circumference, diameter, radius, circle, text complexity, informational text
Instructional Component Type(s):
Text Resource
Resource Collection:
STEM Reading Resources