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Even kindergartners can draw triangles in circles, but the assessment task requires a bit more geometric knowledge. Scholars investigate triangles that have a diameter of a circle as one of its sides. They must consider triangles that have the maximum area, triangles that have half the maximum area, and triangles that have the minimum area.
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Instructional Ideas
- Divide the class into pairs to work on the task
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need to understand how to calculate the area of a triangle
- Knowledge of the coordinate system is also a prerequisite for the task
Pros
- Professional-looking diagrams add value and credibility to the lesson
- Teacher resource includes rubric with partial and full level descriptors
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