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Similar Figures: Similarity Transformations

Author:Olivia Gonzalez, Paige Cortese

Part 1 Prediction (Two Squares)

Look at Part 1. Do you think the two figures are similar? Explain your answer using what you notice.

Part 1 Instruction

Use the Angle tool and the Distance or Length tool. Check if the angles are the same between the two shapes. Check if the side lengths between the two shapes are proportional.

Part 1 (Two Squares)

Part 1 Final Answer Question 1

Look at Part 1. After checking the angles or side lengths, do you think the two figures are similar?

Select all that apply
  • A
  • B
Check my answer (3)

Part 1 Final Answer Question 2

Explain your answer. Describe what you found using the Angle tool and the Distance/Length tool in GeoGebra.

Part 2 Prediction (Two Triangles)

Look at Part 2. Do you think the two figures are similar? Explain your answer using what you notice.

Part 2 Instruction

Use the Angle tool and the Distance or Length tool. Check if the angles are the same between the two shapes. Check if the side lengths between the two shapes are proportional.

Part 2 (Two Triangles)

Part 2 Final Answer Question 1

Look at Part 2. After checking the angles or side lengths, do you think the two figures are similar?

Select all that apply
  • A
  • B
Check my answer (3)

Part 2 Final Answer Question 2

Explain your answer. Describe what you found using the Angle tool and the Distance/Length tool in GeoGebra.

Part 3 Prediction (Two Pentagons)

Look at Part 3. Do you think the two figures are similar? Explain your answer using what you notice.

Part 3 Instruction

Use the Angle tool and the Distance or Length tool. Check if the angles are the same between the two shapes. Check if the side lengths between the two shapes are proportional.

Part 3 (Two Pentagons)

Part 3 Final Answer Question 1

Look at Part 3. After checking the angles or side lengths, do you think the two figures are similar?

Select all that apply
  • A
  • B
Check my answer (3)

Part 3 Final Answer Question 2

Explain your answer. Describe what you found using the Angle tool and the Distance/Length tool in GeoGebra.

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