This math unit begins by building foundational skills in understanding slopes of line segments, both graphically and through coordinates, initially focusing on finding and verifying the slope values of line segments. Students practice calculating the slope using the formula and assess given slopes for accuracy in true/false formats. The unit progresses to finding the midpoints of segments, utilizing both graphical presentations and coordinate data, again using true/false questions to confirm understanding. Later, the unit introduces more complex concepts like perpendicular slopes and bisectors. Students learn to determine perpendicular slopes by applying the negative reciprocal rule and verify their correctness in true or false questions. The unit advances to constructing equations for perpendicular bisectors using both graphical and coordinate data, enriching students' skills in applying geometric concepts to solve problems involving midpoints, slopes, and perpendicular relations in line segments. The sequence moves from basic slope and midpoint identification to more intricate applications, such as creating and verifying perpendicular bisectors.Skills you will learn include:
Topics are small, focused areas which build towards the greater unit's goals.