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Writing about similar triangles

Writing about similar triangles

Demonstration of reasoning includes writing about thinking.

Here is an example of a calculation and writing task.

In the following set of triangles, which one is not similar to the other three? Write an explanation with your answer.

When asking students to complete questions like this, make it clear that you expect not only answers but also written reasons for each response. It will take students longer, but you will be able to see and evaluate their levels of thinking about set tasks.

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Name Class Section
Document Year 9: Use the enlargement transformation to explain similarity and develop the conditions for triangles to be similar Infobox 3
Document Year 10: Formulate proofs involving congruent triangles and angle properties Infobox 3
Document Year 10: Apply logical reasoning, including the use of congruence and similarity, to proofs and numerical exercises involving plane shapes Infobox 3
Document Source Infobox 3