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C.4.3 Polar Coordinates

Introduce polar coordinates and compare with rectangular coordinates.


Instructional Days
(suggested)

15 - 18 days
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a. Define polar coordinates in the plane. 1-2 
b. Graph various polar curves on paper and with technology. 7-8 
c. Convert between rectangular coordinates and polar coordinates.2 
d. Convert between rectangular equations and polar equations. 3-4 
Review and testing2

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