Circles, Circles, Circles! How to master these deceptively simple shapes in your geometry class.5/17/2023
As the 2022-23 school year comes to a close, I want to shed light on one of the most frustrating topics in geometry. At this time of year, students are well into the unit on circles. As simple as the circle may be, this devious little shape has sooo many vocabulary terms, formulas, and special diagrams associated with it. My word of advice to all students and teachers alike is to make sure the vocabulary is memorized right away. I know it’s probably the last thing any student wants to be thinking about as they daydream and look forward to their fun times ahead during the summer, but believe me, if you don’t get that vocabulary down, you will not succeed in the circle unit. I also want to emphasize that the math involved does not go beyond basic algebra, which you should have mastered at this point, so memorizing a bit of vocabulary should be a breeze. Here are my tips and resources to help you:
That’s pretty much it! You can do this-it’s just a matter of putting some time into it. As a seasoned tutor, my biggest recommendation is to practice this during school hours where you will have the opportunity to ask your teacher questions if you need to. Take advantage of the time in class, stay focused and away from your phone. Do you really want to have homework after school? I didn’t think so! Happy Learning! |
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