Understanding the Swooping Method

Understanding the Swooping Method

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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Miss Smith's math tutorial focuses on finding a missing endpoint using the swooping method. The video explains how to determine a missing endpoint when given a midpoint and another endpoint. The swooping method is introduced as a simple and memorable technique for students. Two examples are provided to demonstrate the method, emphasizing the importance of visualizing the problem and applying consistent patterns. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the method's steps.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is typically given in a math problem involving finding a missing endpoint?

No points at all

Two endpoints

A midpoint and an endpoint

Two midpoints

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Miss Smith prefer to dedicate a whole video to finding a missing endpoint?

It's a common question students get wrong on tests.

It's the easiest topic in math.

It involves complex calculations.

It's rarely covered in other lessons.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the swooping method primarily used for?

Finding the midpoint of a line

Calculating the slope of a line

Finding a missing endpoint

Determining the length of a line

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the swooping method favored by students?

It's easy to remember and apply.

It's the only method available.

It requires no drawing.

It involves complex calculations.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first example, what is the x-coordinate of the missing endpoint if the given endpoint is (6, 10) and the midpoint is (2, 3)?

4

0

-2

8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first example, what is the y-coordinate of the missing endpoint if the given endpoint is (6, 10) and the midpoint is (2, 3)?

3

-4

7

10

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the swooping method when finding the x-coordinate of the missing endpoint?

Add the x-values of the given endpoint and midpoint.

Subtract the x-value of the midpoint from the given endpoint.

Multiply the x-values of the given endpoint and midpoint.

Divide the x-value of the midpoint by the given endpoint.

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