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Best Midpoint

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Develop a strong understanding of what it means to be a midpoint. Learners analyze the angles, coordinates, and lengths of segments and their approximated midpoints. They use their analyses to develop a formula to rank four attempts at placing a midpoint between two points.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils estimate their own midpoints on a transparency to transpose to graph paper
  • Ask individuals to exchange formulas to apply to the task
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a strong understanding of midpoints and coordinate geometry
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Pros
  • Presents a challenge the requires higher order thinking skills
  • Provides an answer document
Cons
  • None
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