Activity Overview
Students will write the equation of a circle in several modes: function, polar, parametric, and implicit. They will graph the circle in each mode.
Before the Activity
See the attached Activity PDF file(s) for detailed instructions for this activity.
During the Activity
Follow the procedures outlined in the activity.
Students will:
Compare function, polar, parametric, and implicit plots
Write the equation of a circle in several modes: function, polar, parametric, and implicit.
Graph the circle in each mode.
After the Activity
Review student answers
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary