Unit: Triangle Proof Duration: 6 weeks Semester: 1

Outcomes (Standards) Evidence of Learning Guiding Key lessons

Understand congruence in
terms of rigid motions
G-CO 7. Use the definition of
congruence in terms of rigid motions to
show that two triangles are congruent if
and only if corresponding pairs of sides
and corresponding pairs of angles are
congruent.
G-CO 8. Explain how the criteria for
triangle congruence (ASA, SAS, and
SSS) follow from the definition of
congruence in terms of rigid motions.
Prove geometric theorems
9. Prove theorems about lines and
angles. Theorems include: vertical
angles are congruent; when a
transversal crosses parallel lines,
alternate interior angles are congruent
and corresponding angles are
congruent; points on a perpendicular
bisector of a line segment are exactly
those equidistant from the segment’s
endpoints.
10. Prove theorems about
triangles. Theorems include: measures
of interior angles of a triangle sum to
180°; base angles of isosceles triangles
are congruent; the segment joining
midpoints of two sides of a triangle is
parallel to the third side and half the
length; the medians of a triangle meet
at a point.
Questions
BELOW What does it mean to say Lessons to provide conceptual starting
• Understands the basic operation of a flow-chart that triangles are points in this unit could include:
proof(e.g. besides givens, all statements must congruent?
follow logically from previous statements.) Exploring the combinations that prove
• Understands that a minimum of three pieces of What’s the difference triangles congruent via construction.
information are required to prove triangles between congruent and
congruent. similar? Using flow-chart proofs as maps of
thought process. (“Prove” a non-
• Marks diagram with given information using
proper geometric symbols Which combinations yield geometric statement)
congruent triangles?
• Identifies what is needed for a particular Proving triangles congruent from givens
statement to be made (even if the necessary Why do the combinations only.
information seems unattainable) that don’t work fail?
• Can prove vertical angles congruent. Proving triangles congruent by generating
How do you use triangles necessary information from geometric
AT to prove angles or postulates.
• Understands that congruent triangles have segments congruent?
three pairs of congruent angles and three Using triangle congruence to prove
pairs of congruent sides What do arrows in a flow- remaining angles and sides congruent.
• Understands that a minimum of three chart proof mean?
pieces of information is required to prove Divide polygons into triangles and use
triangles congruent. triangles to prove polygon properties.
• Understands and can explain why which
combinations of pieces are sufficient (ASA,
SAA, SSS, SAS) and which are not (SSA,
AAA).
• Uses Triangle congruence to prove
segments or angles congruent.
• Uses knowledge of basic constructions
(bisectors, medians, etc…) to prove
triangles congruent.
ABOVE
• Extends understanding of triangles to prove
theorems concerning polygons
• Embellishes geometric diagrams to aid in proof
(e.g. draws altitude to facilitate proof)
• Proves theorems in multiple ways.
• Formulates and proves own conjectures.
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Misconceptions and Misunderstandings

• The difference between statements and reasons and the process by which statements become reasons.
• The difference between givens as statements and givens as markings on a diagram.
• The importance of a reference diagram in proof.
• Distinguishing between provable and non-provable statements. (When is there just not enough information?)
• Arrows are used to connect related information, not point from givens to proven statements.
• Understanding the difference between thinking something is true and knowing it to be true.
 • Performing a 2 or 3 step problem: givens to angle/side congruence to triangle congruence to angle/side congruence.

What changes would you make to this plan for the next time?……………………...............