Circle: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

Mathematics
Grade 6
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on understanding circles, common misconceptions, and error analysis related to the locus of points equidistant from a center. Designed for Grade 6 students to develop procedural mastery and reasoning skills.

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Circle: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

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Grade Grade 6
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Given a circle with center O at (3, 4) and radius 5, plot the circle on the grid.
[3 marks]
2.
Calculate the diameter of a circle with radius 7.
[2 marks]
3.
If a point P is 4 units from the center of a circle, what is the length of the radius if P lies outside the circle?
[2 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer the following multi-step questions. Explain your reasoning clearly.
1.
A circle has a radius of 6 cm. A point P is 8 cm from the center. Is point P inside, outside, or on the circle? Justify your answer.
[3 marks]
2.
Construct a circle with center at (2, 3) passing through point (6, 7). Calculate its radius and plot the circle.
[4 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Solve these word problems involving circles.
1.
A circular garden has a diameter of 12 meters. A path runs along the circumference. Calculate the length of the path.
[3 marks]
2.
A bicycle wheel has a radius of 35 cm. How far does the wheel travel in 10 rotations?
[3 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these advanced problems for extension.
1.
Construct a circle with a center at (0, 0) passing through (3, 4). Then, find and explain the length of the radius and the equation of the circle.
[4 marks]
2.
Given a circle with equation x^2 + y^2 - 6x + 4y + 9 = 0, find the center and radius, then draw the circle on the grid.
[4 marks]
E

Mixed Review & Error Analysis

Identify the mistake in each problem and correct it.
1.
A student draws a circle with center at (5, 5) and claims the radius is 3 units, but the circle passes through point (8, 5). Is the student's claim correct? Explain and correct if necessary.
[3 marks]
2.
A student calculates the radius of a circle as 10 units using the formula r = √(x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2, but makes a mistake in the formula. Identify the mistake and write the correct formula.
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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