Don't be a square! Young mathematicians determine the slope and length of a line segment. They then prove whether four given coordinate points form a square.

Concepts

coordinate plane, geometric proofs, squares, coordinate pair, coordinate geometry

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource as an exit ticket

Classroom Considerations

• Learners need to have experience with the slope formula
• Scholars should be aware of the distance formula or Pythagorean Theorem

Pros

• Meets the requirements of the Common Core standard
• Resource includes examples of scored student work

Cons

• The lesson contains spelling errors

Common Core

HSG-GPE.B.4 MP2 MP3 MP6 MP7