Suggestions for Follow-up Actions (KS3-MS12-1)
Possible problems in students' learning (for reference only)
- Students confuse the positions of radius vector with the polar angle in an ordered pair.
Suggestions for Follow-up Actions
| Name | Emphasis | Description | Problem addressed (see above) | Suggested duration (minutes) | Available for self - learning? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polar Coordinates |
Understanding Polar Coordinates | The PowerPoint presentation "Polar Coordinates" gives students a basic understanding of the polar coordinates system. | 
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10 |  |
Understanding Polar Coordinates |
Through the classroom activity "Understanding Polar Coordinates", the students can have a better idea about the use of polar coordinates in real-life situations. |
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10 |  |
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The Polar Coordinates Challenge |
Understanding Polar Coordinates | The classroom activity "The Polar Coordinates Challenge" is a bingo game in which students have to locate the positions of given polar coordinates on the plane. |
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20 | |
The Polar Coordinates Challenge |
Ask students to complete the "Polar Coordinates Exercise" to consolidate their knowledge. |
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10 | |
* The list of possible problems is for teachers' reference only and is not meant to be exhaustive or prescriptive. Teachers can always adapt the activities/materials in order to cater for students' needs.
Other Resources
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Education Bureau - Mathematics Education
http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeid=2403&langno=1 -
Hong Kong Education City - Resources Library : Resources Bank > Junior Secondary > Mathematics Education > Mathematics > Secondary One > Learning Geometry through an Analytic Approach > Coordinate Geometry of Straight Lines
http://www.hkedcity.net/resources/ires/ires_browse.phtml?type=list&res_cat_id=2611 - Curriculum Development Institute - Educational Television : Introduction to Coordinates
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