Understanding Similar Figures Strategies

Understanding Similar Figures Strategies

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of similar figures and demonstrates the 'In Out Match' strategy to solve problems related to them. The teacher explains how to draw smaller figures inside larger ones and match corresponding points using arcs and labels. The strategy is applied to various examples, and students are encouraged to practice with additional problems. The session concludes with assignment instructions and a brief recap of the key points.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in practicing similar figures as mentioned in the introduction?

Memorizing formulas

Using a calculator

Recalling previous knowledge

Drawing the figures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the strategy introduced for solving similar figures?

In-Out Match

Shape Alignment

Figure Matching

Out-In Match

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 'In-Out Match' strategy, what is the purpose of drawing a smaller figure inside a larger one?

To confuse the viewer

To help line up corresponding points

To make it look artistic

To create a new shape

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When labeling arcs in the 'In-Out Match' strategy, what should you do with the marks on the larger figure?

Ignore them

Highlight them in red

Copy them onto the smaller figure

Erase them

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the practice problems with letters, what is the significance of connecting the letters with a highlighter?

To create a pattern

To highlight mistakes

To make the drawing colorful

To connect corresponding points

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the practice problems with numbers, what is the main difference compared to using letters?

The figures are larger

The strategy changes

No drawing is required

Numbers are used instead of letters

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if the inside and outside numbers do not match in the practice problems?

Ignore the mismatch

Start over

Cross out the incorrect pair

Highlight the mismatch

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the teacher's advice regarding the homework assignment?

Use a calculator

Skip number six

Complete all problems

Work in groups