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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Triangle Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the geometric definitions of triangles, focusing upon equilateral, isosceles, right, and scalene with detailed drawings and appropriate formulas for each. This site has links to more information on triangles.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Isosceles Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this activity, students construct isosceles and equilateral triangles. They discover that if two sides of a triangle are congruent, then the angles opposite them are congruent. They understand that an equilateral triangle is also...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Mathworld: Isosceles Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th
MathWorld explains what an isosceles triangle is and how it compares with equilateral, and scalene triangles. The altitude and area of these triangles are also discussed.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Angles and Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
On this site a viewer can learn about the different types of triangles, and categorized by either angles or sides. Tutorials are also included for interior and exterior angles of triangles. A teacher resource page includes a lesson plan...
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Beacon Learning Center

Beacon Learning Center: Triangles Side by Side

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This comprehensive web lesson describes how to classify triangles by their angle and side measurements. It provides real-world examples and exercises for students to practice the skill.
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Crayola

Crayola: Exploring Triangles.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here's a great geometry activity to display students' knowledge of the different types of triangles. Provides resources and adaptations to supplement this instructional activity. (To access this lesson plan, you must register with...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Is an Equilateral Triangle a Special Case of Isosceles?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The definition of isosceles triangle can determine whether an equilateral triangle is a special case of an isosceles triangle. Using the Cabri Jr. application, students can get a feel for which definition makes the most sense. Along the...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Constructing Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This activity focuses on the various ways to construct the different types of triangles such as isosceles, equilateral, right, and right isosceles triangles. Students will begin by constructing triangles based on a minimal definition of...
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Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Free Math Tutorials: Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The geometry tutorial investigates the definitions and properties of triangles. Topics included are isosceles, equilateral, and right triangles. In addition, the sine and cosine laws of triangles are defined.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Classifying All Types of Triangles by Lengths of Sides

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview and attempt practice problems on classifying triangles based on length of sides.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Classify Triangles, Composite Figures Number of Equal Sides

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview and attempt practice problems on classifying a triangle inside a composite figure.
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Quia

Ixl Learning: Types of Triangles

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to the types of triangles then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
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Geometry Help

Geometry Help: Equilateral Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains the basic concept of equilateral triangles with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Triangles to Tetrahedra

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Given an unlimited number of a specific type of equilateral, isosceles, and right triangles create as many tetrahedra as are possible. Includes printout.
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Triangle Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Students are assessed on different types of triangles. Definitions of the triangles are included.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Triangles and Angles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of triangles and angles.
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AAA Math

Aaa Math: Types of Triangles Based on Sides

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Students can practice classifying triangles based on side lengths through a series of self-check exercises and timed learning games.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Identify Triangles by Side Lengths

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Practice identifying triangles by their side-lengths as equilateral, isosceles, or scalene. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Merriam-Webster

Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Types of Triangles

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A labeled illustration of six different types of triangles.
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Other

Ic Teachers: Shapes: Triangles

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Are you looking for a very basic website that will explain the basic properties of a triangle? Use this site to learn about the properties of equilateral triangles, isosceles triangles, right triangles,and scalene triangles. There are...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Classifying Triangles Within Composite Figures

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are presented with a composite figure and must identify the types of triangles within it. An accompanying video demonstrates a...
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Triangle Information

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This Oswego City School District site from the Regents Exam Prep Center provides an explanation of the classifications of triangles both by sides and by angles. Pictures are also included.
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A complete reference guide to types of triangles and triangle perimeter and area. It provides definitions and interactive animated activities that enhance further explanation.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Classifying Triangles

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson covers methods of classifying triangles, both according to the length of their sides and by the measure of their interior angle.