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What's the point of looking at triangles when trying to draw parallelograms? Given three non-collinear points, pupils determine and justify all possible points that would create a parallelogram. They then analyze the four triangles that form from all of the points and prove any relationships.
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Instructional Ideas
- Give learners the choice of using geometry software to help investigate different cases
Classroom Considerations
- Scholars must have knowledge of congruence and similarity
- Assumes students understand the properties of triangles and parallelograms
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- Provides possible solutions
- Lists some optional journal writing prompts
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