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Locus, Years 10–12
Four classic loci, including the perpendicular bisector, parabola and ellipse, are each introduced as a question and then revealed through an animated construction as students drag the defining points. The full interactive is available to licensed Education Universe users.
Years 10–12Explorer
Learning outcomes
- Describe a locus as a set of points meeting a condition.
- Construct and identify common loci.
Teaching guidance
Ask students to predict the shape of each locus before revealing the construction.
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