Triangles

Triangles

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This task is about identifying a diagram from a given description.

Question

Select the one figure below that fits the following description.

  • Triangle PQR is a right-angled triangle with the right angle at R.
  • The line RQ is less than the line PR.
  • M is the midpoint of the line PQ and N is the midpoint of the line QR.
  • S is a point inside the triangle.
  • The line MN is greater than the line MS.

    • triangle diagram option A

    • triangle diagram option B

    • triangle diagram option C

    • triangle diagram option D

    • triangle diagram option E

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Level:
5
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Geometry and Measurement, Shape
Keywords: 
pisa, right angled triangles, line segments
Description of task: 
Students identify which of 5 triangles fits a given description.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Geometric thinking, set 6
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
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Answers/responses: 

 

Y11 (09/2000)

Triangle D

58%

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