Standard #: MAFS.912.G-CO.2.7 (Archived Standard)


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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.


General Information

Subject Area: Mathematics
Grade: 912
Domain-Subdomain: Geometry: Congruence
Cluster: Understand congruence in terms of rigid motions. (Geometry - Major Cluster) -

Clusters should not be sorted from Major to Supporting and then taught in that order. To do so would strip the coherence of the mathematical ideas and miss the opportunity to enhance the major work of the grade with the supporting clusters.

Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Content Complexity Rating: Level 1: Recall - More Information
Date of Last Rating: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved - Archived
Assessed: Yes

Test Item Specifications

    Assessed with:

    MAFS.912.G-CO.2.6



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Related Resources

Formative Assessments

Name Description
Showing Triangles Congruent Using Rigid Motion

Students are asked to use the definition of congruence in terms of rigid motion to show that two triangles are congruent in the coordinate plane.

Proving Congruence Using Corresponding Parts

Students are asked to prove two triangles congruent given that all pairs of corresponding sides and angles are congruent.

Showing Congruence Using Corresponding Parts - 2

Students are given two triangles in which all pairs of corresponding parts are congruent and are asked to use the definition of congruence in terms of rigid motion to show the triangles are congruent.

Showing Congruence Using Corresponding Parts - 1

Students are given two triangles in which all pairs of corresponding parts are congruent and are asked to use the definition of congruence in terms of rigid motion to show the triangles are congruent.

Congruence Implies Congruent Corresponding Parts

Students are given two congruent triangles and asked to determine the corresponding side lengths and angle measures and to use the definition of congruence in terms of rigid motion to justify their reasoning.

Lesson Plans

Name Description
Coding Geometry Challenge #23 & 24

This set of geometry challenges focuses on using transformations to show similarity and congruence of polygons and circles. Students problem solve and think as they learn to code using block coding software.  Student will need to use their knowledge of the attributes of polygons and mathematical principals of geometry to accomplish the given challenges. The challenges start out fairly simple and move to more complex situations in which students can explore at their own pace or work as a team. Computer Science standards are seamlessly intertwined with the math standards while providing “Step it up!” and “Jump it up!” opportunities to increase rigor.

Match That!

Students will prove that two figures are congruent based on a rigid motion(s) and then identify the corresponding parts using paragraph proof and vice versa, prove that two figures are congruent based on corresponding parts and then identify which rigid motion(s) map the images.

Slip, Slide, Tip, and Turn: Corresponding Angles and Corresponding Sides

Using the definition of congruence in terms of rigid motion, students will show that two triangles are congruent.

Exploring Congruence Using Transformations

This is an exploratory lesson that elicits the relationship between the corresponding sides and corresponding angles of two congruent triangles.

Analyzing Congruence Proofs

Students work on the concept of congruency whilst developing their understanding of proof in a geometric context. This lesson is intended to help students learn to:

  • Work with concepts of congruency and similarity, including identifying corresponding sides and corresponding angles within and between triangles.
  • Identify and understand the significance of a counterexample.
  • Prove, and evaluate proofs in a geometric context.

Problem-Solving Task

Name Description
Reflections and Equilateral Triangles II

This task gives students a chance to see the impact of reflections on an explicit object and to see that the reflections do not always commute.

Student Resources

Problem-Solving Task

Name Description
Reflections and Equilateral Triangles II:

This task gives students a chance to see the impact of reflections on an explicit object and to see that the reflections do not always commute.



Parent Resources

Problem-Solving Task

Name Description
Reflections and Equilateral Triangles II:

This task gives students a chance to see the impact of reflections on an explicit object and to see that the reflections do not always commute.



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