Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe, G Co, G Srt Unit Squares and Triangles
In this task, young scholars are shown three unit squares and two line segments connecting two pairs of vertices. They are asked to find the area of a triangle formed by intersecting lines. They can solve it using coordinate geometry or...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt Pythagorean Theorem
The purpose of this task is to prove the Pythagorean Theorem using similar triangles. Aligns with G-SRT.B.4.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g, G Srt Points From Directions
For this problem, students must carefully read the description of a triangle and a fourth point that lies outside it and draw a picture to represent the problem. They must then use the Pythagorean Theorem to find side lengths. Aligns...