Activity Overview
In this activity, students use the Geoboard App to draw and make a reflection of a scalene triangle.
Before the Activity
Install the Geoboard App application on the calculator using the
TI Connect™
, TI Connectivity Cable, and Unit-to-Unit Link Cable
Set up the calculator as explained in the appendix
See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
Print the pages from the attached PDF file for the class
During the Activity
Distribute the pages to the class.
Follow the Activity procedures:
Use the Geoboard app, select a 6 x 6 board, and draw a scalene triangle
Use the transformation feature and mark the horizontal or vertical line that can be used as a line of reflection
Reflect the triangle across the line and view the image
After the Activity
Review student results:
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary