Calculating Circumference Given the Diameter

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This educational video provides a clear, step-by-step demonstration of how to calculate the circumference of a circle when the diameter is known. It presents two distinct examples: one involving a real-world object (a bicycle wheel) using the fractional approximation of pi (22/7), and another involving an abstract circle using the decimal approximation of pi (3.14). The narration guides students through selecting the correct formula, substituting values, and performing the necessary calculations to find the final answer with appropriate units. The core themes explored include the geometric relationship between diameter and circumference, the application of the formula C = πd, and the flexibility of using different approximations for pi based on the problem's context. The video reinforces the importance of showing mathematical working, including writing the formula, substitution, calculation, and stating the final answer clearly with units. For educators, this video serves as an excellent model for direct instruction or review. It visually demonstrates the specific procedural steps students are expected to follow when solving geometry problems. The contrast between using 22/7 and 3.14 helps students understand that pi can be represented in different ways depending on the instructions or the numbers involved (e.g., using 22/7 when the diameter is a multiple of 7). It is particularly useful for transitioning students from concrete measurements to using abstract formulas.