Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Skills Test Practice Tests #1-12



Strectching and Shrinking Study Guide


Today's Check-in on Scale Factor and Ratios.
Click here to find today's check-in.  This focuses on the following essential questions:
1. Can you find the scale factor given to similar shapes?
2. Can you find an unknown side length when given similar shapes?
3. Can you provide the relationship of scale factor to perimeter between two similar shapes?
4. Can you provide the relationship of scale factor to area between two similar shapes?

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Similar Triangle Review Sheet

Attached here is a great review sheet for similar triangles.  
Click here to access.

On it are questions posed around:

  • Scale Factor
  • How to tell if two figures are similar
  • How side lengths change with scale factor
  • How area changes with scale factor.

Please check your understanding and come to Mr. Hagerty and Mr. Cuthbert with any questions.