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Creating Congruence Statements: Lesson Instructional VideoCreating Congruence Statements: Lesson Instructional Video
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
7th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:49
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Year
2013
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Creating Congruence Statements: Lesson

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Provide a large amount of information in a short statement. A segment of a playlist on basic geometry introduces the notation to denote congruence between two figures. The video shows how to read corresponding parts from a congruence statement.

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Concepts

congruence, congruent figures, congruent triangles, geometric figures, corresponding angles, corresponding sides, correspondence

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Extend congruence statements to figures other than triangles

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should have an understanding of congruent figures
  • Individuals should know how to mark congruent sides and angles on a figure
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes worked examples
  • Contains a link to other resources on congruence

Cons

  • None

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