Standard Alignments:

TEKS Math: 7.5.A

(A) Generalize the critical attributes of similarity, including ratios within and between similar shapes

AU Math: ACMMG220

(Y9) Use the enlargement transformation to explain similarity and develop the conditions for triangles to be similar (ACMMG220)

CCSS Math: HSG.SRT.3

HSG.SRT.3 Use the properties of similarity transformations to establish the AA criterion for two triangles to be similar.

HSG.SRT.5

HSG.SRT.5 Use congruence and similarity criteria for triangles to solve problems and to prove relationships in geometric figures.

Related Lessons

Use Angle Relationships of Circles
Compute the Volumes and Surface Areas of Cylinders, Pyramids, Cones, and Spheres
Calculate the Area of Composite Figures
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to Find an Unknown Length of a Side of a Right Triangle
Determine Congruent Triangles
Use Properties of Special Right Triangles
Identify Geometric Definitions, Postulates, and Theorems

Related Concepts

Plot Points on a Coordinate Plane
Construct Triangles
Solve Problems Involving Surface Area of Three-Dimensional Objects
Use Properties of Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal
Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem Poster
Use Properties of Interior Angles of Triangles
Calculate the Area of Composite Figures
Use Properties of Special Right Triangles
Subset of a Sample Space Poster
Transformation (Non-Rigid Motions) Poster
Transformation (Rigid Motions) Poster

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