National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Triangle Formulas
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.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Isosceles Triangle
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...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Mathworld: Isosceles Triangle
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.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Angles and Triangles
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...
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Triangles Side by Side
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.
Crayola
Crayola: Exploring Triangles.
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Is an Equilateral Triangle a Special Case of Isosceles?
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Constructing Triangles
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...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Free Math Tutorials: Triangles
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classifying All Types of Triangles by Lengths of Sides
[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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classify Triangles, Composite Figures Number of Equal Sides
[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.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Types of Triangles
Brush up on your math skills relating to the types of triangles then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Geometry Help
Geometry Help: Equilateral Triangles
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.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Triangles to Tetrahedra
Given an unlimited number of a specific type of equilateral, isosceles, and right triangles create as many tetrahedra as are possible. Includes printout.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Triangle Quiz
Students are assessed on different types of triangles. Definitions of the triangles are included.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Triangles and Angles
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of triangles and angles.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Types of Triangles Based on Sides
Students can practice classifying triangles based on side lengths through a series of self-check exercises and timed learning games.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Identify Triangles by Side Lengths
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.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Types of Triangles
A labeled illustration of six different types of triangles.
Other
Ic Teachers: Shapes: Triangles
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classifying Triangles Within Composite Figures
[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...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Triangle Information
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.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Triangles
A complete reference guide to types of triangles and triangle perimeter and area. It provides definitions and interactive animated activities that enhance further explanation.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Classifying Triangles
[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.