Illustrative Mathematics
Joining Two Midpoints of Sides of a Triangle
Without ever using the actual term, this exercise has the learner develop the key properties of the midsegment of a triangle. This task leads the class to discover a proof of similar triangles using the properties of parallel...
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Investigating Lengths of Segments in a Triangle
Pupils explore the midsegment of a triangle in the geometry lesson. They draw and measure the segment joining the midpoints of the two sides of a triangle and compare its length to the length of the third side of the triangle. The...
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Special Lines in Triangles (part 2)
Medians, midsegments, altitudes, oh my! Pupils study the properties of the median of a triangle, initially examining a proof utilizing midsegments to determine the length ratio of a median. They then use the information to find missing...
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Midsegments of a Triangle
Students analyze midsegments of triangles in this lesson. They use Cabri Jr. software to observe the relationships between interior angles and midsegments of triangles. Specific instructions for creating this lesson in Cabri Jr. are...
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Special Lines in Triangles (part 1)
Allow your pupils to become the mathematicians! Individuals explore the properties of a midsegment of a triangle through construction and measurement. Once they figure out the properties, learners use them to draw conclusions.
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Special Segments in a Triangle
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders review the vocabulary associated with the special segments of a triangle and the associated points of concurrency and solve problems in which they find the indicated missing angle or...
Illustrative Mathematics
Right Triangles Inscribed in Circles II
So many times the characteristics of triangles are presented as a vocabulary-type of lesson, but in this activity they are key to unraveling a proof. A unique attack on proving that an inscribed angle that subtends a diameter must be a...
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Investigating Segments in a Triangle
Pupils investigate segments in a triangle by constructing a triangle using Cabri Jr. They construct segments within the triangle that lie on the midpoints of the triangle's sides. Learners then compare the slope of base of the triangle...
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Midsegments of Quadrilaterals
High schoolers explore the concept of quadrilaterals as they find the midsegments of quadrilaterals using Cabri Jr. on a graphing calculator. They find midpoints, slopes, angles, and distances of lines and angles.
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Value of Triangles
In this geometry activity, students identify the missing sides and angles of triangles. They find the midsegment of each triangle. There are nine questions with an answer key.
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Triangle Midsegment
Learn how to calculate the length and midsegments of triangles. Learners differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They create a spreadsheet with their findings.
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Chapter 5 Final Review Extra Problems. Triangles
In this triangles worksheet, students identify the median, altitude, segment, angle bisector, perpendicular bisector and triangle midsegment of triangles. They find the perimeter of triangles. This three-page worksheet...
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The Triangle Midsegment Theorem
In this geometry instructional activity, 10th graders identify the vocabulary associated with the Triangle Midsegment Theorem and solve problems in which they find the size of a missing angle or segment. The one page instructional...
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Constructing Midsegments of Triangles
Students construct midsegments. In this geometry lesson, students make conjectures and apply properties of triangles to solve problems. They complete an activity on the computer.
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Perimeter
In this perimeter worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete nineteen various geometry problems. First, they find the length of given segments in addition to the perimeter of a kite. Then, students find the value of a variable so that...
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Pyramids
In this Geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve problems involving the properties of a regular pyramid. The two page worksheet contains a combination of seven multiple choice and free response questions. Answers are...
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Construct, Bisect, Duplicate: Geometry Practice with Compass and Straight Edge
Geometers employ a straight edge and compass to duplicate and bisect segments and angles, construct perpendiculars, parallel lines, figures, and circles with points of concurrency. Ample practice with 65 questions across 8 worksheets. No...
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Cuemath: Midsegment of a Triangle
This mini-lesson explores the world of the midsegment of a triangle by finding the answers to questions like what is midsegment of a triangle, triangle midsegment theorem, and proof with the help of interactive questions.
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Texas Instruments: Midsegment of a Triangle
Students explore the properties of triangles formed by connecting the midpoints of two sides of a triangle, and examine the relationship between the two triangles. They study the Triangle Midsegment theorem. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Midsegment of a Triangle
Learn about the midsegment of a triangle with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Investigating Segments in a Triangle
In this activity, students investigate the midsegments of a triangle as in the previous activity. They continue to explore these segments and extend their understanding of the relationships that exist between the slopes of lines...
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Texas Instruments: Investigating Lengths of Segments in a Triangle
In this activity, students connect the midpoints of two sides of a triangle, to draw the midsegment of the triangle. They investigate how the length of this segment relates to the third side of the triangle. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Triangle Midsegment Theorem
Students can use Cabri Jr. to discover that the midsegment of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half the length of the third side.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Triangles
A complete reference guide to types of triangles and triangle perimeter and area. It provides definitions and interactive animated activities that enhance further explanation.