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Nearly Nice Right Triangles.

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Reid, Bob – Mathematics Teacher, 1989

Relationships among the sides are developed for right triangles whose sides are in the ratios 1:3, 1:4, and 1:5. The golden ratio appears in the results which can be used in secondary mathematics. (DC)

Descriptors: Algebra, Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts, Learning Activities

Activities: Make Your Own Problems--And Then Solve Them.

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Mathematics Teacher, 1991

Presented is a teacher's guide for a hands-on activity challenging students to develop problem-solving behaviors by exploring the construction of a right-cylinder of maximum volume from an m x n sheet of metal. Reproducible worksheets leading students through the activity are provided. (MDH)

Descriptors: Algebra, Discovery Learning, Geometry, Group Activities

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