Understanding Pi through Pies

Understanding Pi through Pies

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video tutorial explores the unconventional method of calculating pi using pies. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by a discussion on the historical context of pi calculation. The importance of precision in measurement is emphasized, and the process of positioning pies for accurate measurement is detailed. The tutorial then demonstrates the calculation of pi using pies, achieving a result close to 3.14. Finally, the consistency of pie size is discussed as a crucial factor in ensuring accurate measurements.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the video tutorial?

To measure pi using traditional tools

To calculate pi using pies

To bake pies

To draw perfect circles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is calculating pi by measuring a circle considered inaccurate?

Because it is historically inaccurate

Because it requires complex tools

Because it is notoriously inaccurate

Because circles are hard to draw

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the challenge mentioned in setting up the pies for measurement?

Calculating the area of pies

Finding enough pies

Aligning pies perfectly on the line

Baking pies to the right size

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What approximate value of pi was achieved using pies?

3.12

3.13

3.14

3.15

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the diameter in the measurement process?

It is the hardest part to measure

It is used to calculate the area

It is irrelevant to the process

It is the easiest part to measure