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Curated OER

Indirect Proof and Inequalities in one Triangle

For Teachers 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders complete an indirect proof and order the sides or angles of a triangle. Also, students determine if a triangle can have sides with the given lengths. The two page worksheet contains twelve...
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Education Development Center

Sum of Rational and Irrational is Irrational

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
Sometimes the indirect path is best. Scholars determine whether the sum of a rational number and an irrational number is irrational. Reading a transcript of a conversation between classmates leads to an indirect proof of this concept.
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Curated OER

Discovering Math: Concepts in Geometry

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of proving the Pythagorean Theorem. They research proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. Pupils create posters of proofs, and research Greek mathematicians.
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Curated OER

Indirect Proof and Inequalities in One Triangle

For Teachers 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders order the sides and angles of a triangle and determine the range of the third side of a triangle given the lengths of two sides.  The one page worksheet contains sixteen questions. ...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Indirect Euclidean Proofs

For Students 10th
In this Euclidean proofs activity, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include completing indirect Euclidean proofs. First, they write a statement for each of the reasons listed on the sheet of proofs. Then, students solve the...
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Curated OER

Indirect Euclidean Proofs

For Students 7th - 8th
For this indirect Euclidean proof worksheet, students write statements supporting the reasons for a given proof. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Curated OER

Conditional Statements

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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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Curated OER

Getting it Right! An Investigation of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 5th - 8th
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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Curated OER

Special Segments in a Triangle

For Teachers 10th
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...
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NASA

Launch Altitude Tracker

For Teachers K - 12th Standards
Using PVC pipe and aquarium tubing, build an altitude tracker. Pupils then use the altitude tracker, along with a tangent table, to calculate the altitude of a launched rocket using the included data collection sheet.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Properties of Geometry

For Students 10th
In this properties of geometry activity, 10th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include various theorems. First, they draw a figure that illustrates the SAS inequality property. Then, students prove that two line...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Indirect Proof in Algebra and Geometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to write an indirect proof and provides examples of indirect proofs in Algebra and Geometry.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Indirect Proof in Algebra and Geometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write algebraic and geometric indirect proofs.
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Kent State University

Kent State University: Indirect Proofs, Michael Byron

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to explore an excellent discussion of indirect proofs. The site explains in detail why such a method works as a proof and gives steps to obtain such a proof.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Indirect Euclidean Proofs

For Students 9th - 10th
This Oswego City School District Regents Exam Prep site shows you how to proof something by showing that it is false. This look at indirect proofs includes a practice and a teacher resource page, which features a warm-up activity.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Techniques for Proofs

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Saskatchewan's Department of Mathematics and Statistics provides high school students with online tutorials and exercises on what they deem some of the most important techniques for mathematical proofs: truth tables,...
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Proofs Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide reviews proofs: algebraic proof, properties of congruence, and geometric proofs (two-column).
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Types of Reasoning Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Reasoning is a fundamental part of geometric proofs. There are several types of reasoning, many of which we innately and naturally picked up. However, the different...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Growing in a Triangle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle school middle schoolers explore the Pythagorean Theorem by measuring and calculating diagonal lengths using the Pythagorean Theorem. Students view an animated proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. They access an Internet site to view...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Code Breaker

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do your logic skills need sharpening? Use the interactive code breaker to at this one page website to do just that! The solution is available to double check your solution.
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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow: Critical Reviews

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is designed to be used by psychology students at the university level, but it provides helpful instruction for anyone writing critical reviews of non-fiction. Instruction includes everything from how to be critical to...

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