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Exploring NY State Geometry Standard G.G.33 - Triangular Inequality Theorem

Author
Subject Area
Math: Geometry: Triangles
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 series
Resource Types
Lessons

Exploring NY State Geometry Standard G.G.33 - Triangular Inequality Theorem

Activity Overview

Students will be sent, via TI-Navigator™ or linked calculators, an APPVAR entitled "TRIINEQ." They will then explore the relationship between the sum of two side of a triangle and the remaining side using Cabri™ Jr. to drag various parts of a triangle. The corresponding worksheet can be tailored to fit a variety of class formats.

Before the Activity

The student should know how to select, grab, and drag an object using the Cabri Jr. App.

Author
Subject Area
Math: Geometry: Triangles
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 series
Resource Types
Lessons
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