Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ783768
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Feb
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
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Building Intuitive Arguments for the Triangle Congruence Conditions
Piatek-Jimenez, Katrina
Mathematics Teacher, v101 n6 p463-466 Feb 2008
The triangle congruence conditions are a central focus to nearly any course in Euclidean geometry. The author presents a hands-on activity that uses straws and pipe cleaners to explore and justify the triangle congruence conditions. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematics Instruction, Experiential Learning, Teaching Methods, Manipulative Materials, Secondary School Mathematics, Learning Activities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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