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Polygons - Diagonals

Subject Area
Math: Geometry: Quadrilaterals and Polygons
Level
6-8
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Resource Types
Lessons

Polygons - Diagonals

Activity Overview

Students will investigate the number of diagonals in each polygon with three through ten sides, then develop a formula for the relationship between the number of sides and the number of diagonals of the polygons. Some prior familiarity with constructing segments and basic functions of the TI-Nspire is needed. Students should be able to navigate between pages. Students should be able to use the menu functions on each screen.

Before the Activity

Students will investigate the number of diagonals in each polygon with three through ten sides, then develop a formula for the relationship between the number of sides and the number of diagonals of the polygons. Some prior familiarity with constructing segments and basic functions of the TI-Nspire is needed. Students should be able to navigate between pages. Students should be able to use the menu functions on each screen.

During the Activity

Because copies will be needed, all files are in "Before the Activity" section.

Subject Area
Math: Geometry: Quadrilaterals and Polygons
Level
6-8
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Resource Types
Lessons
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