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Curated OER

Triangle's Interior Angles

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Given a pair of parallel lines and a triangle in between, geometers prove that the sum of the interior angles is 180 degrees. This quick quest can be used as a pop quiz or exit ticket for your geometry class.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Find the Angle

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
This a fun problem for young geometers to play with while gaining important insight into deductive reasoning. Some will find the answers very quickly, others might take a less direct path, but all will use their knowledge of the sum of...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Sum of Angles in a Polygon

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
How can learners use algebra to solve a geometry problem? Help learners create an equation that shows the relationship between the number of sides of a polygon and the sum of the interior angles. Students are asked to divide the...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Right Triangles Inscribed in Circles I

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
One of the basic properties of inscribed angles gets a triangle proof treatment in a short but detailed exercise. Leading directions take the learner through identifying characteristics of a circle and how they relate to angles and...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Find the Missing Angle

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
This one activity requires young geometers to pull together information they are currently learning with things they have learned previously. Here they rely on understanding something about parallel lines, alternative interior angles,...
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Curated OER

Tile Patterns II: Hexagons

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
After learning that the sum of interior angles for triangles is 108 degrees, take it further to show that the sum of angles in any polygon is the same! Using hexagons, pupils practice finding the measure of the six congruent angles. Make...
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Curated OER

Tile Patterns I: Octagons and Squares

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
This can be used as a critical thinking exercise in congruence or as a teaching tool when first introducing the concept. Four octagons are arranged in such a way that a square is formed in the middle. With this information, geometry...
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Curated OER

Why Does ASA Work?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Your geometry learners explore Angle-Side-Angle congruence in this collaborative task. The sum of the interior angles of all triangles being one hundred eighty degrees, is the key learners will discover as they explain their reasoning...
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Curated OER

T Points from Directions

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
Here is a lesson plan that starts with having geometers translate points using compass directions into an accurate picture of the problem. Then they must use their knowledge of the Pythagorean theorem or similar triangles to solve. This...
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Curated OER

Math Games for Skills and Concepts

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
A 27-page packet full of math games and activities builds on algebra, measurement, geometry, fractional, and graphing skills. Young mathematicians participate in math games collaboratively, promoting teamwork and skills practice.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Angle Sum in Triangles Proof: Rotation and a Parallel Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This investigation uses Cabri Jr. and a cleaver rotation of a triangle to "prove" that the angles in a triangle add up to 180. This could be used to reinforce triangles and paralled lines as well as introduce the concept of rotating an...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Angle Sum Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a quick, concise explanation of the Angle Sum Theorem. A step by step explanation of the proof is included to help you understand the theorem.
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Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Angles Within a Triangle

For Students 6th - 8th
This multimedia Learn Alberta math resource looks at angles of a triangle in the context of building bikes and choosing bike sizes. The accompanying interactive component lets students explore build different sized triangles while...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Extension: Parallel Lines and the Sum of the Angles

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Students construct a line parallel to the base of a triangle and measure the angles formed. They use the construction to prove that the sum of the measures of the interior angles of a triangle is 180 degrees.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Sum of Interior Angles in a Triangle With Cabri Jr.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will discover the sum of the interior angles in a triangle using the Cabri Jr. Application.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Sum of Remote Interior Angles Equals Exterior Angle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Draw a triangle with exterior angle. Measure the exterior angle and each remote interior angle. Use the Alpha hand to check that the sum of the remote interior angles is always equal to the exterior angle.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Measuring Polygons an Introduction to Cabri Jr.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity is designed as an introduction to using the Carbri Jr. application on the TI-83+/84+ calculators. Students are guided through the menu system and are shown how to draw triangles, quadrilaterals and and a pentagon. Perimeter...
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Free Math Help

Free Math Help: Angles of a Triangle Sum

For Students 9th - 10th
The lesson discusses the angle-sum theorem. The resource consists of an explanation and practice problems with solutions.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Triangle Sum

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This activity is used to discover that the sum of the measures of the triangle angles is constant and to discover ways of proving the theorem listed in the activity.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Interior Angles of Polygons

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Learn what an interior angle of a polygon is and how you can calculate their value in triangles, quadrilaterals, and pentagons. Includes a chart that overviews the "general rule" for determining the sum of internal angles in any polygon...
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Triangles Contain 180 Degrees

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn about the angle-sum theorem. A definition, example, and proof are included.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Measuring Angles in a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this activity, students learn about the sum of the angles in a triangle. They understand triangles and their interior angles.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Exterior and Interior Angle Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students investigate the relationship between the exterior angle of a triangle and its remote interior angles. They study the Triangle Sum Theorem and the Exterior Angle Theorem.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Angles of a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students investigate the sum of the measures of the interior angles of a triangle. They will explore interior angles, and their relationship with the exterior angles of a triangle.

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