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Circle Tool
Compare Radius, Diameter, Circumference, and Area 		3-8

Circle ToolEnhance your understanding of the measures of a circle using the Circle Tool. Use interactive circles, tables, graphs, and word problems to explore the relationships between radius, diameter, circumference, and area.

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Movement with Functions
Bring Movement to the Exploration of Equations 		6-12
Movement with FunctionsInvestigate linear equations, rate of change, and systems of equations in a series of explorations using movement. Students are challenged to explain the math behind activities involving motion detectors, running on a football field, and racing remote-controlled cars.

Professional Development

Feed the Pig


Family GuideFeed the Pig for Tweens, a project of AICPA and the Ad Council in cooperation with NCTM, helps children in grades 4‑6 learn sound saving and spending habits while building important math skills.


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