Subjects: Mathematics Unit Topic 1: Geometry 2

Teacher: Ms. Gabriela Rash, Mr. Samuel Ack &Mr. Chet Ack School: Julian Cho Technical High School
Class: 4th Formers Duration: 6 Cycles

Introduction:
In this unit students will use circle theorem to solve angle problems. They will learn how to prove and use the facts that the
angle in a semi-circle is 90◦, that the angle formed at the centre is double the angle formed on the circumference, that angles in the
same semgment are equal, thart a perpendicule from the centre of a circle toa chord bisects the chord, that opposite angles in cyclic
quadrialteral are equal, that a tangent and a radius make a right angle, that two tangents from a point are equal and that the angle
between a chord and tangent is equal to the angle in the alternate segment. Furthermore students will develop an understanding of the
process of developing a geometrical proof in mathematics. This process usually involves pattern spotting as a first step, but is then
followed by making and then proving, or disproving a conjecture based on the patterns they have spotted.

Rationale:
The theoretical importance of circles is reflected in the amazing number and variety of situations in science where circles are
used to model physical phenomena. Circles are the first approximation to the orbits of planets and of their moons, to the movement of
electrons in an atom, to the motion of a vehicle around a curve in the road, and to the shapes of cyclones and galaxies. Spheres and
cylinders are the first approximation of the shape of planets and stars, of the trunks of trees, of an exploding fireball, and of a drop of
water, and of manufactured objects such as wires, pipes, ball-bearings, balloons, pies and wheels.

Unit goals:
On completion of unit, students should:
1. Appreciate the notion of space as a set of points with subsets of that set (space) having properties related to other mathematical
systems;
2. Understand the properties and relationship among geometrical objects;
3. Understand the properties of circles, angles and arcs.
4. Demonstrate the ability to use geometrical concepts to model and solve real world problems;
Topics Concepts Objectives Teaching Strategies Assessment References
Subtopics & Activities Activities
Materials
Sub-topic: Parts of a circle: 1. Identify and name Students will Raymond Toolsie
Circle the different parts Students will use complete practice Mathematics A
Theorems and shapes Raymond Toolsie questions. Complete Course
associated with a mathematics a with CXC
Materials: circle. complete course with volume 1 (chapter
worksheets, CXC questions Homework : Parts 9 pg. 485 –
handouts, volume 1 pg. to of a circle pg.498 ) and
geometrical review the Students will Volume 2
set, calculator, construction of circle complete ( chapter 22 pg.
pencil, 2. State the theorems. homework sheet on 1080)
pen, Radius: The distance from the relationship parts of a circle.
center of the circle to its outer
tablet with between an angle Students will review This will help
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internet subtended by an arc note sheet/ handout for students to define
Chord: A line segment whose at the 40 minutes on the and identity the Karim Juan The
endpoints are on a circle. circumference of a calculation of missing parts of a circle. Interactive
circle and an angle angles using the Approach to
Diameter: A chord that passes subtended by the appropriate circle Mathematics
through the center of the circle. same arc at the theorem to justify/ Classwork: circle third and fourth
The length of a diameter is two centre of a circle. give reason for Theorems form
times the length of a radius. solution.
Students will
Secant: A line that intersects a Let students be complete practice Circle Thoerem
circle in two points. familiar with the angle sheet. This will help Retriaved from:
3. Identify angles properties of circles to successfully http:// www.
Tangent: A line that intersects a subtended by the and re-state the complete their faspassmaths.com
circle in exactly one point. same arc at the properties in their own graded classwork.
circumference of a words. This will help
Point of Tangency: The point circle and know the 1) An angle at the students to apply
where a tangent line touches the
relationship centre of a circle is circle theorems and Parts of a circle
circle.
between them. twice any angle at the assist teachers to retrieved from
circumference evaluate students’ youtube.com
Theorem 1:
subtended by the same progress. https://www.youtu
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4. State the size of an 2) Every angle at the Quiz: circle Kaq90b8yhU
angle in a circumference Theorem
semicircle. subtended by the
diameter of a circle is 2 problems will be
a right angle. given to students to
3) Angles in the same do. This quiz will
segment of a circle are be graded. Students
Theorem 2: 5. Identify a cyclic equal. result will help
quadrilateral and teachers to see
state its properties. student’s progress
based on the
Content delivery by application of circle
demonstration with theorems concepts.
the use of large Math
set.
Theorem 3: 6. State the properties Test : Circle
of tangents to ALTIB past paper#6 theorems
circles. 10 multiple choice
CSEC past paper and 2 problems will
compilation on be given to students
Question#9 to do. This test will
be graded. Students
result will help
7. State angle teachers evaluate
Theorem 4:
properties of circles student’s progress.
in their own words.

Skills:
 Calculate missing angles using
the circle theorems
Analyze circles diagrams to
determine which theorem to use
Apply circle theorem

Attitudes:
Appreciate the importance of
circle theorems in real life

Resources and Materials:

References:
Toolsie, R. ( 2010). Mathematics. 3rd ed. La Romaine, Trinidad: Caribbean Educational Publishers (2003) Ltd., pp.14-28
Juan, K.(2008) The Interactive Approach to Mathematics – first form. Third Edition.

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