Geometrical properties: similarity and Pythagoras' theorem
Why this, why now
This unit explores the concepts of congruence and similarity, and ways to prove or disprove similarity between shapes. We then explore further properties of triangles with Pythagoras' Theorem.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Geometrical properties: similarity and Pythagoras' theorem
This unit explores the concepts of congruence and similarity, and ways to prove or disprove similarity between shapes. We then explore further properties of triangles with Pythagoras' Theorem.
18 lessons- Congruent, similar or neither
- Congruent triangles (ASA and AAS)
- Further demonstrating of Pythagoras' theorem
- Demonstrating Pythagoras' theorem
- Applying the criteria for congruence
- Pythagoras' theorem in context
- Checking understanding of similarity
- Determining which side
- Similarity in shapes
- Congruence in shapes
- Checking understanding of congruence
- Rotational symmetry
- Problem solving with similarity and Pythagoras' theorem
- Length of the hypotenuse
- Length of a shorter side
- Congruent triangles (SSS)
- Congruent triangles (RHS)
- Congruent triangles (SAS)