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Triangle Similarity
In this triangle similarity activity, 10th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include defining similar and 3 similar statements using only sides and angles. First, they determine if each pair of triangles shown are...
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Geometric Applications
In this geometry worksheet, students solve 5 word problems. Each of the problems involves finding one side of a right triangle. Story problems relate the Pythagorean Theorem to building ramps, shadows, and the length of a banner.
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Countdown Challenge: Similarity
For this similarity worksheet, students use similar rectangles to find the length of a diagonal. They use symbols and write paragraphs to explain the problem. This one-page worksheet contains one similar problem with 13 related questions.
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Similarity
In this similarity worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 14 different types of problems. First, they refer to each drawn figure given that the lines are parallel. Then, students find the length of each segment listed. In addition,...
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Review Geometry - Week 8 (Triangles)
In this triangle worksheet, students use similar figures to find the length of one side of two similar triangles. They find the area of a triangle inscribed in a rectangle. This two-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Introduction to Trigonometry
The topic of trigonometric ratios is often covered with loads of rote memorization baked into the activity. This activity set, however, leans more on using similar triangles and discovery learning to help young geometers develop a deeper...
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Similar Polygons and Triangles Review
In this similar polygons and triangles review activity, students solve 33 short answer problems. Students determine if two given polygons are similar. Students explain the type of similarity if they find two polygons to be similar.
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Mid-Segment of a Triangle
In this triangle worksheet, students examine triangle diagrams. They determine the perimeter, length of a line, midpoint of a line, and angle measurement from given information. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Similar Polygons
In this similar polygons instructional activity, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining various similar polygons. First, they determine the perimeter of a second triangle given the measures of all angles in the...
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Proportional Reasoning: Ratio Applications
For this ratio applications worksheet, 8th graders solve and complete 24 various types of problems that include proportional reasoning. First, they solve each pair of similar figures for the given variable. Then, students write and solve...
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Unit 5: Worksheet 2 - Ratios
For this ratio worksheet, students investigate the relationship between the ratio of two sides of similar triangles. Afterwards, they convert fractions, decimals, and percents. This three-page worksheet contains approximately 35...
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Similarity
In this similarity worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 14 different types of problems. First, they find the length of each segment given two lines parallel. Then, students find the measure of each segment of a parallelogram...
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Exploring Similar Figures
For this similar figures worksheet, 10th graders solve and measure 10 different angles that are similar. First, they determine which angel corresponds to each given angle. Then, students determine the scale factor of a particular...
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Hopewell Geometry
The Hopewell people of the central Ohio Valley used right triangles in the construction of earthworks. Pupils use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine missing dimensions of right triangles used by the Hopewell people. The assessment task...
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Quiz: Similarity
In this similarity worksheet, students use the characteristics of similar figures to determine the length of one side of a polygon, the height of a tree, or the shortest side of a triangle. They also identify similar figures. ...
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Similar Polygons
In this similar polygons worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 20 various types of problems. First, they solve each proportion. Then, students write a ratio expressing the slope of a line through each pair of points. In addition,...
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Similar Figures
In this similar figures worksheet, students identify the meaning of similar, corresponding sides, and congruent. They use proportions to find the length of a missing side. Students dilate given figures according to a scale factor. ...
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The Triangles Problem
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders explain how two triangles can have 5 parts of the other triangle and still not be congruent. This is a word problem with an answer key.
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Similar Polygons and Circles
In these similar polygons and circles worksheets, students complete 15 questions including 9 word problems regarding similar polygons. Students then complete 15 questions including 1 word problem involving circumference, area, and arc...
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Similar Right Triangles-Introductions to Trigonometry
For this geometry worksheet, students examine similar right triangles as the basis for the foundation of trigonometry. Students define the basic trigonometric functions and use a calculator to find the trigonometric value of an angle....
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Exploring Similar Polygons
In this exploring similar polygons activity, 10th graders solve 9 various types of problems related to determining whether each polygon is similar or not. First, they write 3 equal ratios to show corresponding sides are proportional to...
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Similar Figures
In this similar figures worksheet, students determine area and perimeter of rectangles and triangles, then explain their thinking. Answers included on page 2.
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Unit 5: Worksheet 4 - Proportion
In this proportion worksheet, students use proportions to find the length of a missing side of similar triangles. They find percent of a number, and solve real life story problems with percents and discounts. This two-page worksheet...
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Mean Twisters - Mean Proportional
In this mean proportional activity, students work in pairs to solve right triangle problems. They use ratios and proportions of similar triangles to determine a missing length. This two-page activity contains 16 problems.