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Grade Range: 8 - 11
What can you do with infinity or pi? While most secondary math curricula are content to merely define them, there’s more to the story. Here’s a site that explains the efforts of Archimedes to identify and explain both terms. Math teachers with an eye toward history will no doubt find a way to integrate some of this material into an interesting class.
In the Classroom
Before using this site, you may want to assess what students know about infinity and pi. Put together an assessment asking about basic information using a tool like Survey Anyplace, <a href="/single.cfm?id=17563">reviewed here</a>, where you can use a variety of formats including multiple choice, open-ended, images, and more. Then choose a topic for students preview for words they don’t know and create flashcards using Flashcard Stash, <a href="/single.cfm?id=12465"> reviewed here</a>, replacing paper and pen with a digital flashcard creator. Have students continue in this manner for other topics. After completion of the exercise, ask students to reflect on their learning using Flipgrid. FlipGrid allows students to share video responses through collaborative comments and discussions. Augument learning by requiriing students to comment on at least 3 other students learning reflections. Be sure you’ve coached students in proper discussion etiquette whether online or in class.
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pi,
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Math,