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Content Standards:

TSWBAT...

...use inductive reasoning.

Process Standards:

TSWBAT...

...use technology to problem solve.

Congruent Triangles? Task

This task will be done in the computer lab during class time. The students will be given a packet of instructions that will guide them through their discovery on geometer’s sketch pad. The project will give the students different information, and they are to determine if this information implies congruent triangles. The technology of geometer’s sketch pad will allow the students to experiment with different scenarios and use inductive reasoning to develop conclusions. The students will state their conclusions and explanations of why on a given answer sheet that will include the following criteria that I will be looking for. I will collect these sheets and comment on their conclusions and explanations. The students will receive credit for doing the project.

Congruent Triangles? Criteria / Rubric

I will be looking for these things: yes no

Conclusions were made? _____ _____

Conclusions have explanations? _____ _____

Explanations use inductive reasoning? _____ _____





Note: No points are given for this task.

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