Lesson 2.3.4: AA Criteria for Similarity
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For this lesson there are 12 steps for you to take. Scroll down and do each step one-by-one. The instructions under each step will help clarify exactly what you need to do, so please read all the instructions.
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Here is the Lesson 2.3.4 Worksheet
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1.) Start Notes: Targets
Title your notes and write the targets listed below.
Title your notes and write the targets listed below.
- I can determine whether triangles are similar given just two corresponding angles.
- I can find missing measurements of similar triangles.
3.) Video: Warm Up
Watch this video to see how I did the warm up. I have a pretty big conclusion that I come to at the end, so make sure you tune in. |
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5.)Notes: AA Criteria for Similarity
Copy this into your notes:
AA Triangle Similarity Shortcut:
Two triangles with two pairs of equal corresponding angles are similar.
Copy this into your notes:
AA Triangle Similarity Shortcut:
Two triangles with two pairs of equal corresponding angles are similar.
7.) Video: Practice 1
Watch this video to see how I determined whether the triangles are similar or not. And if you watch to the end you will see Mr. Eoff get very confused for a minute or so ;). |
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9.) Video: Practice 2
Watch this short video to see what I found out about the triangles in Practice 2. |
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11.) Video: Practice 3
Watch this video to see how I found the missing side lengths. |
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