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How Do You Solve a Problem Using Indirect Measurement with Shadows?

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Using indirect measurement, this video shows viewers how to find the height of a flagpole. The lecturer employs drawings as well as proportions to solve this problem, explaining each step. A useful resource to aid struggling learners and to supplement lessons.

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Concepts
cross multiply, measurement, proportional reasoning, proportions, right angles, similar figures, similarity, ratios, similar triangles, triangles
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Additional Tags
diagram, indirect measurement, pre-algebra, proportion, similar figures, similar triangles, triangle, right angle, cross multiply, proportional, solve, Word Problem, Problem Solving, math
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Resource Details
Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:57
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Flipped Classroom
Usage Permissions
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