Constructing an Angle Bisector with Geometer's Sketchpad

Constructing an Angle Bisector with Geometer's Sketchpad

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Computers, Education, Instructional Technology

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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This video tutorial demonstrates how to construct an angle bisector using Geometer's Sketchpad. It begins with constructing an angle using two rays, followed by creating a circle that intersects the angle's sides. The tutorial then explains how to find intersection points and construct congruent circles. Finally, it shows how to construct the angle bisector and verify its accuracy by measuring the angles. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the process.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in constructing an angle using Geometer's Sketchpad?

Select the ray tool

Select the circle tool

Select the line tool

Select the point tool

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you create a circle that intersects both sides of the angle in Geometer's Sketchpad?

By drawing two lines

By using the compass tool

By using the circle tool centered at the vertex

By using the polygon tool

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of constructing two congruent circles at the intersection points?

To create a new angle

To find the midpoint of the angle

To measure the angle

To find the intersection for the angle bisector

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you construct the angle bisector in Geometer's Sketchpad?

By drawing a line through the vertex and the initial point

By drawing a line through the vertex and the intersection of the congruent circles

By drawing a line through the vertex and the midpoint of the angle

By drawing a line through the vertex and the center of the circle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step to verify the angle bisector?

Measure the length of the bisector

Measure the two angles to ensure they are congruent

Measure the distance between the intersection points

Measure the radius of the circles