MAFS.912.G-SRT.1.3Archived Standard

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Use the properties of similarity transformations to establish the AA criterion for two triangles to be similar.
General Information
Subject Area: Mathematics
Grade: 912
Domain-Subdomain: Geometry: Similarity, Right Triangles, & Trigonometry
Cluster: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
Cluster: Understand similarity in terms of similarity transformations. (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 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts - More Information
Date of Last Rating: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved - Archived
Assessed: Yes
Test Item Specifications
    Also assesses:

    MAFS.912.G-SRT.2.4
  • Assessment Limits :
    Items may require the student to be familiar with using the algebraic
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    Items may require the student to be familiar with the algebraic
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    ask the student to write a series of algebraic descriptions.
  • Calculator :

    Neutral

  • Clarification :
    Students will explain using properties of similarity transformations
    why the AA criterion is sufficient to show that two triangles are
    similar.

    Students will use triangle similarity to prove theorems about
    triangles.

    Students will prove the Pythagorean theorem using similarity. 

  • Stimulus Attributes :
    Items may be set in a real-world or mathematical context.
  • Response Attributes :

    None

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
1200400: Foundational Skills in Mathematics 9-12 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
1206300: Informal Geometry (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022 (course terminated))
1206310: Geometry (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
1206320: Geometry Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
7912060: Access Informal Geometry (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015 (course terminated))
7912070: Access Mathematics for Liberal Arts (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
1206315: Geometry for Credit Recovery (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
1207300: Liberal Arts Mathematics 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022 (course terminated))
7912065: Access Geometry (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))

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Formative Assessments

Justifying a Proof of the AA Similarity Theorem:

Students are asked to justify statements of a proof of the AA Similarity Theorem.

Type: Formative Assessment

Prove the AA Similarity Theorem:

Students will indicate a complete proof of the AA Theorem for triangle similarity.

Type: Formative Assessment

Describe the AA Similarity Theorem:

Students are asked to describe the AA Similarity Theorem.

Type: Formative Assessment

Lesson Plans

How Much Proof Do We Need?:

Students determine the minimum amount of information needed to prove that two triangles are similar.

Type: Lesson Plan

Geometry Problems: Circles and Triangles:

This lesson unit is intended to help you assess how well students are able to use geometric properties to solve problems. In particular, the lesson will help you identify and help students who have the following difficulties:

  • Solving problems by determining the lengths of the sides in right triangles.
  • Finding the measurements of shapes by decomposing complex shapes into simpler ones.

The lesson unit will also help students to recognize that there may be different approaches to geometrical problems, and to understand the relative strengths and weaknesses of those approaches.

Type: Lesson Plan

MFAS Formative Assessments

Describe the AA Similarity Theorem:

Students are asked to describe the AA Similarity Theorem.

Justifying a Proof of the AA Similarity Theorem:

Students are asked to justify statements of a proof of the AA Similarity Theorem.

Prove the AA Similarity Theorem:

Students will indicate a complete proof of the AA Theorem for triangle similarity.

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