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Exploring Pi with the TI-Nspire

Author
Subject Area
Math: Middle Grades Math: Geometry
Level
6-8
Activity Time
40 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Resource Types
Lessons

Exploring Pi with the TI-Nspire

Activity Overview

We've all done the lesson where you use a string to compare the measurements of the circumference and the diameter of a circle. Students can now explore that same activity on the TI-Nspire.

Before the Activity

Students need only to be familiar with the parts of a circle, specifically the radius, diameter, and circumference.

Download the TNS file and load on all student calculators. Make copies of the student worksheet if needed.

During the Activity

The activity is outlined in the following handouts. The student .tns file is included along with a file showing how it should look when completed.

Author
Subject Area
Math: Middle Grades Math: Geometry
Level
6-8
Activity Time
40 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Resource Types
Lessons
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