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Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Solving Triangles
Find guidelines to help you "solve" triangles, which means finding the value of missing sides and angles. Provided are examples of six scenarios in which you can solve a triangle's missing measurements, as well as relevant equations,...
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Problem Solving With Heron's Formula
From the University of Georgia, this tutorial provides exercises and problems using Heron's Formula for the area of a triangle, makes use of several problem representation methods, including a graph.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: 30 60 90 Right Triangles Problem Solving
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify special triangles and use the characteristics of 30-60-90 triangles in problem solving.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving General Triangles
Fourteen problems present a variety of practice solving general triangles. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Triangle Explorer
This applet gives you practice finding the area of a triangle. Great place for students to "discover" how you find the area of a triangle. Directions are just a click away. [Requires Java.]
PBS
Pbs Mathline Lesson Plan: Mirror, Mirror [Pdf]
The goal of this PBS lesson is for learners to apply spatial reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking skills to assess which regular polygons will tessellate. A detailed lesson plan that includes related worksheets, lesson...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: You've Got Triangles!
Students learn about trigonometry, geometry and measurements while participating in a hands-on interaction with LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT technology. First they review fundamental geometrical and trigonometric concepts. Then, they estimate the...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Triangles to Tetrahedra
Given an unlimited number of a specific type of equilateral, isosceles, and right triangles create as many tetrahedra as are possible. Includes printout.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Trigonometry: Solve Right Triangles
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to solve right triangles for any missing side or angle given any two pieces other sides or angles. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Trigonometry: The Isosceles Right Triangle
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the trigonometry of a 45-45-90 right triangle. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Trigonometry: The 30 60 90 Right Triangle
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the trigonometry of the 30-60-90 right triangle. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Trigonometry: Trignometry of Right Triangles
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the trigonometry of a right triangle, including finding the values of all six trig functions given a single value. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Fractional Triangles
On this one page website sharpen your logic and equivalent fraction skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Four Triangles Puzzle
Sharpen your logic and and pattern recognition skills with this four triangles puzzle. The solution is available to check your work.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Sticky Triangles
On this one page website sharpen your logic, table making, and pattern recognition skills while working on this triangle challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Games the Triangle Game
Use this game to improve your knowledge and understanding of triangles and naming vertices. Just read and follow the instructions! [Requires Java.]
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Adding Triangles
Sharpen your logic and geometry skills by finding the area of a triangle. Solution available.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Tessellating Triangles
The challenge at this one page website, involves tessellation and triangle. Should you accept this challenge, you will find helpful teacher notes and the solution available right at the website.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Right Triangle Word Problems
Solve word problems by modeling real-world (and not-so-real) situations as right triangles and using trigonometry. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Right Triangle Word Problems
Solve word problems by modeling real-world (and not-so-real) situations as right triangles and using trigonometry.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Can You Solve the Unstoppable Blob Riddle?
A shooting star crashes onto Earth. It's unstoppable: no matter what you throw at it, it just re-grows and continues its rampage. The only way to save the planet is to cut the entire blob into precise acute triangles, rendering it inert....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems
Use the Pythagorean theorem to solve word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Applying Pythagorean Triples to Solve Problems
Given verbal and pictorial representations of problem situations, the student will apply patterns from right triangles whose sides are Pythagorean Triples to solve the problems.