Understand geometric concepts, applications, and their representations with coordinate systems. Find lengths and midpoints of line segments, slopes, parallel and perpendicular lines, and equations of lines. Using a compass and straightedge, patty paper, a drawing program or other techniques, construct lines and angles, explaining and justifying the processes used.
Number: MA.912.G.1
Title: Points, Lines, Angles, and Planes
Type:
Standard
Subject: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 912
Body of Knowledge: Geometry
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
| Code |
Description |
| MA.912.G.1.1: | Find the lengths and midpoints of line segments in two-dimensional coordinate systems. |
| MA.912.G.1.2: | Construct congruent segments and angles, angle bisectors, and parallel and perpendicular lines using a straight edge and compass or a drawing program, explaining and justifying the process used. |
| MA.912.G.1.3: | Identify and use the relationships between special pairs of angles formed by parallel lines and transversals. |
| MA.912.G.1.4: | Use coordinate geometry to find slopes, parallel lines, perpendicular lines, and equations of lines. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MA.912.G.1.In.a: | Find the length and midpoint of line segments in real-world situations. |
| MA.912.G.1.In.b: | Locate angles formed when a line intersects two parallel lines and classify the angles as obtuse, acute, or right angles. |
| MA.912.G.1.In.c: | Locate and identify points on coordinate planes, such as line graphs or maps, using ordered pairs of numbers. |
Supported
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MA.912.G.1.Su.a: | Determine the midpoint of a line segment.
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| MA.912.G.1.Su.b: | Differentiate between intersecting and parallel lines. |
| MA.912.G.1.Su.c: | Match types of angles, such as obtuse, acute, and right angles, using physical models and drawings. |
| MA.912.G.1.Su.d: | Locate specified points on a coordinate plane, such as a simple map represented on a grid.
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Participatory
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MA.912.G.1.Pa.a: | Recognize the ends and middle of a line segment.
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| MA.912.G.1.Pa.b: | Recognize angles in two-dimensional shapes. |
| MA.912.G.1.Pa.c: | Solve real-world problems involving points, lines, angles, and areas (planes) using directional and positional language. |
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
Educational Software / Tool
| Name |
Description |
| Glossary: | This resource is an online glossary to find the meaning of math terms. Students can also use the online glossary to find words that are related to the word typed in the search box. For example: Type in "transversal" and 11 other terms will come up. Click on one of those terms and its meaning is displayed. |
Student Resources
Vetted resources students can use to learn the concepts and skills in this topic.
Educational Software / Tool
| Title |
Description |
| Glossary: | This resource is an online glossary to find the meaning of math terms. Students can also use the online glossary to find words that are related to the word typed in the search box. For example: Type in "transversal" and 11 other terms will come up. Click on one of those terms and its meaning is displayed. |
Parent Resources
Vetted resources caregivers can use to help students learn the concepts and skills in this topic.
Educational Software / Tool
| Title |
Description |
| Glossary: | This resource is an online glossary to find the meaning of math terms. Students can also use the online glossary to find words that are related to the word typed in the search box. For example: Type in "transversal" and 11 other terms will come up. Click on one of those terms and its meaning is displayed. |
