Friday, March 25, 2011

Teaching Conic Sections - Circle vs. Ellipse

This article describes how to help students develop connections between a circle and an ellipse when learning about conic sections.  Since a circle is actually a type of ellipse, it is a relatively simple connection to make.  Read "Teaching Math Connections Between a Circle and Ellipse" for detailed teaching ideas about this math concept.

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