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Word Problem Practice Workbook
Need worksheets that challenge your middle schoolers to apply their understanding of math? Problem solved! From integers, fractions, and percents, to algebra, geometry, and probability, over 100 pages of word problem worksheets...
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Getting it Right! An Investigation of the Pythagorean Theorem
In order to learn about the Pythagorean Theorem, young mathematicians investigate relations and patterns between different sides of a right triangle to look for possible relations among the squared sides. Once they have established the...
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Pythagorean Theorem by Graphic Manipulation
There are many different ways to show a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. Here is a nice hands-on paper cutting activity that shows a graphic representation. You can even challenge your young Pythagoreans to come up with their own...
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Pythagorean Theorem and Its Converse
Challenge scholars to prove the Pythagorean Theorem geometrically by using a cut-and-paste activity. They then must solve for the missing sides of right triangles.
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Properties of Parallelograms
Students identify different properties of parallelograms. In this geometry lesson, students complete problems that proves the theorems and properties of parallelograms. They graph the different shapes on paper.
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Flying with Pythagoras
A lengthy narrative about Pythagoras and his students precedes an activity in which your young mathematicians practice using the Pythagorean theorem to solve three problems about flight and distance. Answers are provided.
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Proving the Pythagorean Theorem
Students solve problems using the pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students complete proofs using the Pythagorean Theorem. They share their proofs and solutions with their classmates and family members.
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Picking Pythagoras
Students discover that side measurement is used in determining angle classification of a triangle. By squaring sides, they predict whether triangles be right, obtuse, or acute. They prove the Pythagorean Theorem and use it to solve...
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Investigating Area Using Tangrams
Tenth graders connect the history of geometry to problem solving. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders investigate polygons through hands on manipulatives and solve problems relating to parallelograms and triangles. They calculate the...
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Triangle Sum Theorem
Tenth graders investigate the theorems of angles and lines to prove triagle sum theorem. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders discuss the theorems of triangles and how it is used to solve for missing sides or angles. They review how two...
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Investigating AAS
Young scholars investigate the theorems of ASA, AAS, AAA and ASA. In this geometry lesson, students discuss the theorems of triangles and how it is used to solve for missing sides or angles. They review how two angles are formed by two...
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Pythagorean Theorem and Problem Solving
Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the properties of a right triangle. They find the missing side and angles of a right triangle.
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Conditional Statements
Students are introduced to the topic of proofs in Geometry. During a PowerPoint presentation, they take notes on indirect proofs and have groups of students write a true statement. They are assessed on the statement and how well they...
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The Shortest Distance
Students, working on their GED, examine the steps used to resolve the unknown sides of a right triangle. They express the square root function as an exponential function and derive the distance formula using principles of geometry.
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Right Triangles
Learners classify triangles and make connections regarding angle measurements and attributes of acute, right, and obtuse triangles. They listen to teacher define and explain triangles. Everyone imagines a place where a broken wing for a...
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Line and Shape Game
Learners play the "space-breaker" game, in which they are required to create a picture using shapes or lines called out to them) to reinforce the concept of geometric shape and line.
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Line and Shape Game
Students create a picture of an actual scene or overlap the called out lines or shapes into a space-breaker. If someone calls out a line or shape a student had not planned to use in the art, they have to figure out some way to use it...
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Maximum Square
A challenging proof like geometry of finding the square inscribed in a triangle.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Sloping Square
A geometry problem of finding the area of a sloped square within a square.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Triangle in a Square
A "three star" geometry problem requiring some prior knowledge in math and proofs to maximize the area of an inscribed triangle in terms of the hypotenuse.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Proof Without Words: Completing the Square
Use this interactive geometric proof to complete the square using geometry.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Shaded Square
A problem of finding the fraction of a square that is shaded given criterion. Students will have to use their mathematical reasoning and triangle solving skills to solve this area problem.
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Antonio Gutierrez: Geometry From the Land of the Incas
Discovering the properties of constructions, seeing proofs in action, and viewing problems come to life here with this wonderful use of technology in the classroom. Single steps are explained and illustrated one at a time so that the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Geometrica Fights Back!
This activity is designed to give students practice with the properties of special quadrilaterals (parallelograms, rectangles, rhombuses, squares, trapezoids, and kites). The students are provided with a "murder mystery" sheet with...