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This Octagon Tile assessment also includes:
A connecting-the-dots activity seems too easy for seventh grade but connecting vertices may prove a challenge. Class members first examine a figure created by drawing squares around the inside of an octagon and connecting the vertices. they then determine lines of symmetry and the measures of specified angles in the figure.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the task as an assessment question
Classroom Considerations
- Note that the task uses British spellings
- Learners need to be able to find angle measurements, determine lines of symmetry, and identify octagons
Pros
- Well-drawn diagrams are great for visual learners
- Includes solutions to the task
Cons
- Rubric contains unexplained abbreviations