Proof Vocabulary Quiz
Authored by Betsy King
Mathematics
9th - 10th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Define perpendicular
two lines that intersect to form a right angle
two lines that never meet
angles that add to 90 degrees
a rule in mathematics expressed by symbols or a formula
Tags
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1
CCSS.4.G.A.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Define bisect
two lines that intersect to form a right angle.
the exact middle point that divides something in half
something that cuts into two equal pieces
a proof by contradiction
Tags
CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Define postulate
statements are used to prove the statement is true
a suggestion that is considered true based on reasoning, discussion or belief
a statement of the exact meaning of a word
a rule in mathematics expressed by symbols or a formula
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Define indirect proof
a proof by contradiction
a rule in mathematics expressed by symbols or a formula
shows a statement to be true using definitions, theorems and postulates
a suggestion that is considered true based on reasoning, discussion or belief.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Define midpoint
sides that have the same length
the exact middle point that divides something in half
something that cuts into two equal pieces
two lines that intersect to form a right angle
Tags
CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Define direct proof
statements are used to prove the statement true.
a statement of the exact meaning of a word
shows a statement to be true using definitions, theorems and postulates
a rule in mathematics expressed by symbols or a formula.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Define supplementary
angles that have the same measurement
angles that add to 90 degrees
angles that add to 180 degrees
vertical angles are congruent
Tags
CCSS.7.G.B.5
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