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Other

Georgia Tech: The Four Color Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation and proof of the Four Color Map Theorem. Includes illustrative images and a plethora of information.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Calculus I: Proof of Trig Limits

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial investigates the squeeze theorem. Class notes, definitions, and examples with detailed solutions are included. The class notes are available in pdf format.
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: Analogues and Generalization of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the theorems and other findings which are directly related to the fundamental Pythagorean theorem. Be sure to click on the link to information on Pythagorean theorem to find several proofs of the theorem.
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University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia: Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A geometric model that proves the Pythagorean Theorem in a step-by-step diagram that students can advance at their own pace. Requires Java.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Pythagorean Theorem in the Real World

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The introduction of this lesson has students verifying the famous Pythagorean Theorem with a hands-on proof. Students will then apply the Theorem in one of two ways: by solving for the side lengths of a right triangle and by determining...
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Mathematics Archives

Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Antiderivatives/average Value of a Function

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the definition of average of a function by using integrals. The site also contains the proof of the mean value theorem which may be viewed one step at a time. There are links to related exercises whose answer is shown one...
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Frege's Logic

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy and detailed, but also quite technical, article explaining the major theorems of Frege's logic. Introduction gives a helpful overview and bibliography is included at end, but anyone without a background in logical notation may...
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Other

Platonic Realms: Conic Sections

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A proof to show that the square root of two is an irrational number, followed by a shorter and even more beautiful proof.
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PBS

Using the Pythagorean Puzzle

For Students 9th - 10th
A printable expercise for students to find that the Pythagorean Theorem works. There are links to problems solving problems using the formula.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Angle Sum Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a quick, concise explanation of the Angle Sum Theorem. A step by step explanation of the proof is included to help you understand the theorem.
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: Napoleon's Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an explanation of Napolean's Theorem and gives several links to Napoleon's Theorem.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Triangle Inequality Theorems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial discusses triangle inequality and provides practice problems for students to try out their skills. The teacher resource page contains a lesson plan for a yummy activity involving licorice.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: De Moivre's Theorem Proof

For Students 9th - 10th
This Math Forum site contains a brief proof of De Moivre's Theorem ((cos(x)+isin(x))^n = cos(nx) + isin(nx)) Where n is an integer.
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Other

Mathematical the Four Color Theorem and Computer Proof

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the role of computer involvement in the four color map theorem.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Inscribed Angle Theorem Proof

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Proving that an inscribed angle is half of a central angle that subtends the same arc.
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Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Squaring the Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about how the Pythagorean Theorem works through investigating the standard geometric proof.
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: Monge's Theorem of Three Circles and Common Tangents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Very good site presenting a Trig problem dealing with tangents lines and circles, then linking the student to the solution
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Two Column Proof

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
MathWorld gives a discussion of the use of two-column proofs by high school and middle school students and its relevance to mathematicians.
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Mathematics Archives

Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Quotient Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives the quotient theorem and examples that the student can work through.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Parallelograms Study Guide

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
This study guide on parallelograms covers types of quadrilaterals, properties of parallelograms and theorems that describe them, how to identify parallelograms, and special types of parallelograms. It is available for download with free...
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: The Law of Cosines (Cosine Rule)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Cut The Knot provides an overview of the law of cosines, complete with an explanation of the law and a proof of the law.
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Other

Antonio Gutierrez: Geometry From the Land of the Incas

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How to Prove a Mathematical Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore mathematical proofs and how they are used in our everyday life with this animated video. [4:39]
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Mathigon

Mathigon: Graphs and Networks: Map Colouring

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on map coloring and the problem of proving that 4 colors would work for all maps. Francis Guthrie had to color a map of counties in England. He observed that four colors seemed to suffice for any map he tried, but he...