Mathematics / Year 8 / Measurement and Geometry / Geometric reasoning

Curriculum content descriptions

Develop the conditions for congruence of triangles (ACMMG201)

Elaborations
  • investigating the minimal conditions needed for the unique construction of triangles, leading to the establishment of the conditions for congruence (SSS, SAS, ASA and RHS)
  • solving problems using the properties of congruent figures
  • constructing triangles using the conditions for congruence
General capabilities
  • Numeracy Numeracy
ScOT terms

Congruence (Geometry),  Triangles (Shapes)

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Geometry: Foundation to Year 9

This comprehensive resource describes the progression of geometric reasoning. The resource demonstrates examples of relevant teaching strategies, investigations, activity plans and connected concepts in geometry including teaching and cultural implications.

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Measurement: Foundation to Year 9

This comprehensive resource describes the progression of measurement ideas. The resource demonstrates examples of relevant teaching strategies, investigations, activity plans and connected concepts in measurement including teaching and cultural implications.