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After completing a task involving examining the ratio of areas of triangles and circles in a given figure, scholars examine sample responses to identify other strategies they could use to solve the problem.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use as a formative assessment instrument for a unit on geometry
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need to be cognizant of special right triangles, especially 30°-60°-90° triangles
- Pupils also should understand ratio and proportional reasoning as applied to similarity
Pros
- Requires pupils to think critically and examine alternative strategies
- Resource includes an answer key
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