Construct Congruent Angles

Construct Congruent Angles

Today we’ll be looking at another basic construction: congruent angles.  You can use this construction to copy any angle without using a protractor to measure. Begin with the angle you would like to copy. Draw any ray.  This will act

Construct Congruent Segments

Construct Congruent Segments

We’re working on geometric constructions in 6th and 7th grade this month, so I’m going to share with you some basic constructions, as well as related activities and example projects from my students. To begin with, we’ll simply draw a

Geometric Drawing

Geometric Drawing

This week, the big kids are working on their geometric constructions, mathematical drawings achieved with the use of only a compass and an unmarked straight edge. This is one of my favorite units to teach.  Mathematics in general is an