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Discovering the Triangle Inequality Theorem with the TI-Nspire

Author
Subject Area
Math: Geometry: Triangles
Level
9-12
Activity Time
30 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire Version
2.1
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Discovering the Triangle Inequality Theorem with the TI-Nspire

Activity Overview

Students progress through a series of investigations regarding the lengths of the sides of a triangle. This activity, for discovering the Triangle Inequality Theorem, can be used as either a teacher demonstration or as a classroom activity.

Before the Activity

Decide if the activity will be a teacher demonstration or a class activity.

During the Activity

Directions are included in the worksheet.

After the Activity

Collect the worksheets or discuss findings with the class.

Author
Subject Area
Math: Geometry: Triangles
Level
9-12
Activity Time
30 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire Version
2.1
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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