Curated OER
Special Segments in a Triangle
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders review the vocabulary associated with the special segments of a triangle and the associated points of concurrency and solve problems in which they find the indicated missing angle or segment. The...
Curated OER
Medians and Altitudes of Triangles
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders determine if a given segment is a median or altitude of a triangle and use then find the indicated missing length or equation of a line. The two page worksheet contains twenty problems. Answers...
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Altitude, Median, and Angle Bisector of a Triangle
Learners investigate the special properties of an altitude, a median, and an angle bisector and explore how these special segments divide the area of a triangle. The dynamic nature of Cabri Jr. allows pupils to form and verify conjectures.
Curated OER
Special Segments is a Triangle
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders examine the special segments that occur in a triangle. The three page worksheet contains twenty-five problems. Answers are not included.
Cut the Knot
Cut the Knot: Existence of the Orthocenter
This site defines the altitude of a triangle and gives the standard notation for altitudes of a triangle. The site then goes to list several proofs involving altitudes and orthocenters.
Math Words
Math words.com: Altitude of a Triangle
This site provides a definition of what the altitude of a triangle is. It also provides a diagram.