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Regents Exam Prep Center: Writing a Proof: Direct Euclidean Proofs
This site is a look into the world of geometric proofs. You'll learn what a proof is and about the different types of proofs. Try the practice page to check your understanding. Teachers can check out the teacher resources for lesson and...
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Spider Fly Distance
A "three star geometry problem" requiring knowledge of how to complete geometric proofs and some prior math skills to figure the shortest distance between the opposite corners of a cuboid.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Equal Angles
A geometric proof. Prove two angles in this model are equal in measure.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Triangle in a Square
A "three star" geometry problem requiring some prior knowledge in math and proofs to maximize the area of an inscribed triangle in terms of the hypotenuse.
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Math Court: A Game of Proving Things
This site contains a game to help students better learn how to write proofs. The game has several different levels. The game can be played online or cards and board may be printed and used in the classroom.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Quadrilateral Parallelogram
A "three star geometry problem" requiring knowledge of how to complete geometric proofs and some prior math knowledge. This problem asks to prove that the mid points of any quadrilateral form a parallelogram.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Odd Vertices
A "three star geometry problem" requiring knowledge of how to complete geometric proofs. The problem explains what the order of a vertex is and asks for the proof of a generalization.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Platonic Solids
A "three star geometry problem" requiring knowledge of how to complete geometric proofs to prove that there are no more than five regular convex polyhedra.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Parallelogram Property
A "three star geometry problem" requiring knowledge of how to complete geometric proofs properties of parallelogram.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Right Triangle Equal Parts
A geometry proof problem involving a right triangle and finding angles of equal measure.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Inscribed Rectangle
This is a proof problem, considered a "three star" geometry problem requiring knowledge of proofs and properties of circles to solve this equal area of inscribed polygons problem.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Three Circles
This is a proof problem, considered a "three star" geometry problem requiring knowledge of proofs and properties of circles.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Annulus
An annulus of a circle is defined and then a proof like problem is posed involving area and radius of circles.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Isosceles Trapezium
This is a "three star" geometry problem where prior knowledge of problem solving and thinking through proofs is recommended to solve this trapezoid inscribed in a semicircle problem.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Perpendicular Construction
This is a "three star" geometry problem where prior math problem skills and proof experience is recommended to solve this "Perpendicular Construction" problem.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Alley Ladders
This is a "three star" geometry problem where prior math problem skills and proof experience is recommended to solve this relationship between the inverses of heights.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Lunes
A "three star" geometry problem where some experience of math problem solving skills and knowledge of circles is recommended to solve this lunes (parts of a circles) area problem
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Tri Angles
A geometry proof involving exterior angles of a triangle.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Rectangular Circles
An area problem involving finding the area of a rectangle and a circle. The problem may be made into a general proof as well.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Bag of Balls
A "three star" geometry problem which requires prior math problem solving skills and proof writing skills to solve this "Bag of Balls" radius of balls problem.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Maximum Square
A challenging proof like geometry of finding the square inscribed in a triangle.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Pythagorean Theorem Investigations
In this activity, students will gain an understanding of the Pythagorean theorem and will recognize the variety of ways in which theorems can be proved algebraically, geometrically and visually.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Two Column Proofs
A response to an inquiry of how to prove a two column geometric proof problem at the Math Forum. This site gives a description of what a makes a proof and an example of a two column proof.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Building Two Column Proofs
Use this site to find details of how to construct a two column proof. Dr. Math responds to a question posed by a student and details the reasons for the order of steps and shows two different ways to do the same proof.