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This Midpoint and Segment Bisectors: The Midpoint Formula interactive also includes:
Let's meet in the middle. Given two points on the coordinate plane, pupils use the interactive to find the midpoint. The interactive provides a graphical display of the midpoint and the midpoint formula with the coordinates of the endpoints substituted.
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Instructional Ideas
- Challenge the class to find an endpoint if given one endpoint and the midpoint
- Ask groups to determine how to use the explanation of the midpoint formula to find a point that is one-third from one endpoint
Classroom Considerations
- Class members should be comfortable working with rational numbers
Pros
- Reveals the correct answer when students select the wrong one
- The supplemental materials contain additional examples
Cons
- None