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Illustrative Mathematics
Why Does SSS Work?
While it may seem incredibly obvious to the geometry student that congruent sides make congruent triangles, the proving of this by definition actually takes a bit of work. This exercise steps the class through this kind of proof by...
Agile Mind
Transforming Graphs of Quadratic Functions
In the activity on this webpage, learners use interactive graphing technology to investigate transformations of graphs. In the first part of the task, they look at the graph of a quadratic function with coordinates of a few points...
Illustrative Mathematics
Similar Triangles
Proving triangles are similar is often an exercise in applying one of the many theorems young geometers memorize, like the AA similarity criteria. But proving that the criteria themselves are valid from basic principles is a great...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Bank Shot
Bank on geometry to line up the shot. The resource asks the class to determine the location to bank a cue ball in a game of billiards. Using their knowledge, class members determine where to hit the bumper to make a shot and discuss...
Curated OER
Triangle's Interior Angles
Given a pair of parallel lines and a triangle in between, geometers prove that the sum of the interior angles is 180 degrees. This quick quest can be used as a pop quiz or exit ticket for your geometry class.
Education Development Center
Similar Triangles
Model geometric concepts through a hands-on approach. Learners apply similar triangle relationships to solve for an unknown side length. Before they find the solution, they describe the transformation to help identify corresponding sides.
Noyce Foundation
Cut It Out
Explore the mathematics of the paper snowflake! During the five lessons progressing in complexity from K through 12, pupils use spatial geometry to make predictions. Scholars consider a folded piece of paper with shapes cut out....
Curated OER
Access Ramp
Just about every public building that your learners are familiar with has an access ramp which complies with ADA requirements. As it turns out, designing such a ramp is an excellent activity to incorporate slope, the Pythagorean Theorem,...
Curated OER
Tangent Lines and the Radius of a Circle
Your Geometry learners will collaboratively prove that the tangent line of a circle is perpendicular to the radius of the circle. A deliberately sparse introduction allows for a variety of approaches to find a solution.
Curated OER
Why Does ASA Work?
Your geometry learners explore Angle-Side-Angle congruence in this collaborative task. The sum of the interior angles of all triangles being one hundred eighty degrees, is the key learners will discover as they explain their reasoning...
Illustrative Mathematics
Reflections and Isosceles Triangles
Geometers explore symmetries of isosceles triangles by using rigid transformations of the plane. They complete four tasks, including congruence proofs, which illustrate the relationship between congruence and rigid transformations. The...
Curated OER
Reflecting Reflections
A triangle rests in quadrant two, from which your class members must draw reflections, both over x=2 and x=-2. This focused exercise strengthens students' skills when it comes to reflection on the coordinate plane.
PBS
Using Symmetry to Create Corporate Logos
Young mathematicians investigate the use of symmetry in graphic design. After first learning about reflection, translational, and rotational symmetry, children use this new knowledge to identify symmetry in letters of the...
Curated OER
Symmetries of a Quadrilateral II
Learners investigate the symmetries of a convex quadrilateral in a collaborative activity. Rigid motion and complements are explored as learners analyze different cases of reflections across a line.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Plane Geometry: Transformations
Explore transformations of a polygon that include: 1) translation 2) rotation 3) reflection and 4) dilation.
Other
Hstry: Transformations
A unique geometry project that asks students to complete a transformation using a picture. Project includes instructions, examples, and quiz questions.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Transformations Exercises
Twenty-five problems cover the various transformational geometry topics in different settings. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Composing Transformations
Compose equivalent transformations in two different ways.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Transformation
In this activity, students study different types of transformations.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems: Transformations
Practice using your graphing calculator for transformation problems. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Introduction to Geometry
These LearningCheck documents review basic geometric vocabulary, including transformations. It includes questions about the relationship between points lines and planes.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems Geometry
Practice using your graphing calculator for Geometry problems. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Transformations
Students learn about transformations. Topics explored are resizing, types of transformations, and congruent shapes. Examples and definitions are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometric Translations: Transformations of a House
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will adjust points on a figure to explore translations. Click challenge me to answer practice questions and click learn more to watch a video.