Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Joining Two Midpoints of Sides of a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Without ever using the actual term, this exercise has the learner develop the key properties of the midsegment of a triangle. This task leads the class to discover a proof of similar triangles using the properties of parallel...
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Education Development Center

Proof with Parallelogram Vertices

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Geometric figures are perfect to use for proofs. Scholars prove conjectures about whether given points lie on a triangle and about midpoints. They use a provided dialogue among fictional students to frame their responses.
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Congruent Triangle Examples

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The geometry tutorial investigates congruent triangles. Students learn about the definitions and theorems on congruent triangles. Some topics included are angle-side-angle, side-side-side, and side-angle-side congruence postulates. The...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Congruent Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
After students have learned all postulates and theorem to prove triangles congruent, this short quiz can be used to test understanding.