National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Scale Factor
Does doubling mean everything doubles? Learners adjust the scale factor between two rectangles. Using the calculated measurements, pupils investigate the ratios between the lengths, perimeters, and areas of the rectangles.
Curated OER
Similar Polygons
In this similar polygons worksheet, students identify the corresponding sides of polygons. They use proportions to solve problems. Students determine the scale factor of similar figures. This two-page worksheet contains...
Curated OER
Similar Figures
In this similar figures instructional activity, students identify the meaning of similar, corresponding sides, and congruent. They use proportions to find the length of a missing side. Students dilate given figures according...
CK-12 Foundation
Area and Volume of Similar Solids: Similar Solids
Five questions make up an interactive designed to boosts knowledge of area and volume of solid figures. Question types include multiple-choice, true or false, and fill-in-the-blank. A scale model changes measurement to provide a visual...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: Length, Area and Volume Scale Factors
Explore the relationships between area and volume based upon length.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Dilations
Investigate dilations using this interactive resource. Students are given an opportunity to explore how scale factors can be used to enlarge or reduce the size of a given figure. Be sure to follow the link to the printable activities,...