Estimating pi by substitution – a calculator/spreadsheet exercise

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Estimating pi by substitution – a calculator/spreadsheet exercise
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Geometry and measures: Circles
Inside
Includes answers
Resource type
Student activity
Maths
Modelling

This rich resource introduces students to the Gauss and Legendre estimation of pi.

Instructions are given to allow the students to calculate pi using the iterative process.

The teaching notes provide answers and the Excel formulae

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An exercise for students to attempt a few would be great

20/07/2016

5

5

An exercise for students to attempt a few would be great

20/07/2016

5

5