The Maths Habit

Using compasses: circles and arcs

Constructions and loci · Foundation and Higher · 5:34

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Chapters

  1. 0:00Introduction
  2. 0:20Do Now
  3. 1:03Setting your compasses
  4. 1:38Circles and arcs
  5. 2:11Example 1: points on a line
  6. 2:49Example 2: two arcs that cross
  7. 3:38Your turn
  8. 4:11Common mistake
  9. 4:46Worksheet and exit question

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