Curated OER
Hands On: Construct Triangles and Rectangles
In this congruent triangles and rectangles worksheet, learners solve 6 word problems where they identify whether triangles and rectangles are congruent, and construct triangles. Students must explain their reasoning and prove each answer.
Curated OER
Constructions and Angles
For this triangle constructing and classifying worksheet, learners read through a tutorial on triangles and angles. Then, students complete 17 exercises in which they answer questions about angles and triangles. By clicking on the...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Triangle Formulas
Investigate the geometric definitions of triangles, focusing upon equilateral, isosceles, right, and scalene with detailed drawings and appropriate formulas for each. This site has links to more information on triangles.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Constructing Triangles
This activity focuses on the various ways to construct the different types of triangles such as isosceles, equilateral, right, and right isosceles triangles. Students will begin by constructing triangles based on a minimal definition of...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Right Triangle
This site from MathWorld.com offers extensive information on right triangles. The site contains information on numerous characteristics of right triangles, including constructing similar inscribed triangles, altitudes, Pythagorean...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Equilateral Triangle
MathWorld goes into detail about equilateral triangles at this site. Use this site to find out how to construct an equilateral triangle using a compass and straight edge. Learn about the altitude of such triangles, and the rationality of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Constructing Triangles
Practice constructing triangles. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.