Lesson Plan

Unknown Angle Proofs—Writing Proofs

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What do Sherlock Holmes and geometry have in common? Why, it is a matter of deductive reasoning as the class learns how to justify each step of a problem. Pupils then present a known fact to ensure that their decision is correct.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Divide the class into groups and assign each group a property discussed in the lesson; have them create a model to depict how this property is applied in a real-life situation
  • Create a sorting game to learn each property covered in the lesson; play this with your class and offer a prize for the winning team
  • The ninth exercise in a 36-part series
Classroom Considerations
  • Allow ample time to watch the video and cover all material, while ensuring learners understand each concept presented
Pros
  • Includes a video clip to engage pupils prior to discussing materials and completing practice problems
  • Builds off of information presented in the past several lessons and allows pupils to expand knowledge at a steady pace
Cons
  • None
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