Standard #: MAFS.912.G-SRT.2.4 (Archived Standard)


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Prove theorems about triangles. Theorems include: a line parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two proportionally, and conversely; the Pythagorean Theorem proved using triangle similarity.


General Information

Subject Area: Mathematics
Grade: 912
Domain-Subdomain: Geometry: Similarity, Right Triangles, & Trigonometry
Cluster: Prove theorems involving similarity. (Geometry - Major Cluster) -

Clusters should not be sorted from Major to Supporting and then taught in that order. To do so would strip the coherence of the mathematical ideas and miss the opportunity to enhance the major work of the grade with the supporting clusters.

Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Date of Last Rating: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved - Archived
Assessed: Yes

Test Item Specifications

    assessed with:

    MAFS.912.G-SRT.1.3



Sample Test Items (2)

Test Item # Question Difficulty Type
Sample Item 1

Katherine uses begin mathsize 12px style increment A B C end style, where begin mathsize 12px style stack D E with bar on top parallel to stack A C with bar on top end style to prove that a line parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two sides proportionally. A part of her proof is shown.

Which statement completes step 8 of the proof?

N/A MC: Multiple Choice
Sample Item 2

An incomplete proof is shown.

Click on each blank to select a statement for row 3 and row 5 in the table.

 

N/A ETC: Editing Task Choice


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Formative Assessments

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Converse of the Triangle Proportionality Theorem

Students are asked to prove that if a line intersecting two sides of a triangle divides those two sides proportionally, then that line is parallel to the third side.

Triangle Proportionality Theorem

Students are asked to prove that a line parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two sides of the triangle proportionally.

Lesson Plans

Name Description
Let's Prove the Pythagorean Theorem

Students will use Triangle Similarity to derive the proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and apply this method to develop the idea of the geometric mean with respect to the relationships in right triangles.

Proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem This lesson is intended to help you assess how well students are able to produce and evaluate geometrical proofs. In particular, this unit is intended to help you identify and assist students who have difficulties in:
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  • Linking visual and algebraic representations.
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Original Student Tutorial

Name Description
Proving Theorems About Triangles

Use properties, postulates, and theorems to prove a theorem about a triangle. In this interactive tutorial, you'll also learn how to prove that a line parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two proportionally.

Presentation/Slideshow

Name Description
The Pythagorean Theorem: Geometry’s Most Elegant Theorem

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Problem-Solving Task

Name Description
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Professional Development

Name Description
Using Similarity to Prove the Pythagorean Theorem

In the eighth grade, your students were introduced to the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse. They applied this theorem to a variety of real-world and mathematical problems to find the lengths of sides of right triangles. Now that your students understand concepts related to similarity, they are able to appreciate a simple proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. The focus of this tutorial is on describing and explaining a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem using similar triangles.

Tutorials

Name Description
Bhaskara's Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem

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Another Pythagorean Theorem Proof

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Pythagorean Theorem Proof Using Similar Triangles

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Video/Audio/Animation

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Virtual Manipulative

Name Description
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Student Resources

Original Student Tutorial

Name Description
Proving Theorems About Triangles:

Use properties, postulates, and theorems to prove a theorem about a triangle. In this interactive tutorial, you'll also learn how to prove that a line parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two proportionally.

Presentation/Slideshow

Name Description
The Pythagorean Theorem: Geometry’s Most Elegant Theorem:

This lesson teaches students about the history of the Pythagorean theorem, along with proofs and applications. It is geared toward high school Geometry students that have completed a year of Algebra and addresses the following national standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning: 1) Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships; 2) Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems; 3) Understand and apply basic and advanced properties of the concepts of geometry; and 4) Use the Pythagorean theorem and its converse and properties of special right triangles to solve mathematical and real-world problems. The video portion is about thirty minutes, and with breaks could be completed in 50 minutes. (You may consider completing over two classes, particularly if you want to allow more time for activities or do some of the enrichment material). These activities could be done individually, in pairs, or groups. I think 2 or 3 students is optimal. The materials required for the activities include scissors, tape, string and markers.

Problem-Solving Task

Name Description
Joining two midpoints of sides of a triangle:

Using a triangle with line through it, students are tasked to show the congruent angles, and conclude if one triangle is similar to the other.

Tutorials

Name Description
Bhaskara's Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem:

This video demonstrates Bhaskara's proof of the Pythagorean Theorem.

Another Pythagorean Theorem Proof:

This video visually proves the Pythagorean Theorem using triangles and parallelograms.

Pythagorean Theorem Proof Using Similar Triangles:

This video shows a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem using similar triangles.

Video/Audio/Animation

Name Description
Annotated Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem :

This resource gives an animated and then annotated proof of the Pythagorean Theorem.



Parent Resources

Problem-Solving Task

Name Description
Joining two midpoints of sides of a triangle:

Using a triangle with line through it, students are tasked to show the congruent angles, and conclude if one triangle is similar to the other.



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