
education - Significant Proofs Understandable to Middle School …
May 29, 2021 · I'm interested in introducing my middle school children to proofs using significant examples (i.e., not just basic geometry proofs in an intro to trig textbook). They have a pre …
Easy math proofs or visual examples to make high school students ...
Jun 24, 2015 · It's meant for students who are in their last grade of high school and will be going to university next year. So what are simple proofs or visual examples that made you love …
Geometry proofs for theorems and problems concerning parallel …
Nov 17, 2021 · Geometry proofs for theorems and problems concerning parallel and perpendicular lines. Ask Question Asked 3 years, 11 months ago Modified 3 years, 4 months ago
geometry - What are some nice proofs-by-cutting-and-pasting ...
Oct 1, 2018 · I enjoy geometric proofs made by cutting-and-pasting. There are some famous examples for Pythagoras's Theorem. Here's another example for the Law of Cosines. Do you …
How do I approach this two column geometry proof?
Feb 4, 2024 · Then organize the steps in your reasoning in "two columns" where the second column provides the geometry theorem that tells you the assertion in the first column is …
geometry - Why can we use geometric proofs in algebra?
Jan 12, 2015 · Why can we use geometric proofs in algebra? ...but how can we be sure that the two are compatible The reason is this: Euclidean geometry, formulated in full strength as in …
terminology - Difference between axioms, theorems, postulates ...
Oct 25, 2010 · I've heard all these terms thrown about in proofs and in geometry, but what are the differences and relationships between them? Examples would be awesome! :)
geometry - What are some examples of proofs using the …
Nov 22, 2016 · What are some examples of proofs using the Pythagorean assumption that all segments are commensurable? Ask Question Asked 10 years, 11 months ago Modified 8 …
geometry - Different proofs of the Pythagorean theorem?
Some popular dissection proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem --such as Proof #36 on Cut-the-Knot -- demonstrate a specific, clear pattern for cutting up the figure's three squares, a pattern that …
Good Proof Problems for a High School Student?
Sep 10, 2018 · Geometry is a marvelous field for practicing writing proofs. There are so many things you can show about circles and triangles.