MAT-HS.G-SRT.05.c
MAT-HS Targeted Standards (G) Concept: Geometry (SRT) Domain: Similarity, Right Triangle, and Trigonometry Cluster: Prove theorems involving similarity
MAT-HS.G-SRT.05.c Use similarity criteria to prove relationships in geometric figures.
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Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
Reasoning Targets
Skills (Performance) Targets
Product Targets
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Proficiency Scale
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Sample Activity
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Advanced |
In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations. |


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3.5 |
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success. |
Proficient |
“The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- Use AA, SSS, and SAS Similarity Theorems to prove triangles similar
- Justify conclusions using valid mathematical arguments.
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Sketch the triangles using the given description. Explain/Justify whether the two triangles can be similar.

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2.5 |
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
Progressing |
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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recognize vocabulary such as similarity, corresponding sides, and proportional
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recognizes the similarity criteria for triangles (SAS, AA, SSS)
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Are the triangles similar? If so, state the similarity and the postulate or theorem that justifies your answer.

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1.5 |
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content). |
Beginning |
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
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0.5 |
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
0.0 |
Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill. |
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MAT-HS.G-SRT.08
MAT-HS Targeted Standards (G) Concept: Geometry (SRT) Domain: Similarity, Right Triangle, and Trigonometry Cluster: Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles
MAT-HS.G-SRT.08 Use trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles in applied problems.
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Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
- I can identify the hypotenuse and legs of a right triangle.
- I can choose the correct trigonometric ratio given a right triangle.
- I can identify the appropriate special right triangle.
Reasoning Targets
- I can identify the hypotenuse and legs of a right triangle.
- I can choose the correct trigonometric ratio given a right triangle.
- I can identify the appropriate special right triangle.
Skills (Performance) Targets
- I can apply trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve real world problems involving right triangles.
Product Targets
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Proficiency Scale
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Description |
Sample Activity
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4.0 |
In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations. |
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3.5 |
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success. |
3.0 |
“The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations. |
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2.5 |
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
2.0 |
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
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1.5 |
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content). |
1.0 |
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
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0.5 |
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
0.0 |
Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill. |
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MAT-HS.G-SRT.08.a
MAT-HS Targeted Standards (G) Concept: Geometry (SRT) Domain: Similarity, Right Triangle, and Trigonometry Cluster: Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles
MAT-HS.G-SRT.08.a Use special right triangles (30°-60°-90° and 45°-45°-90°), trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles in applied problems.
(Mastery of the Pythagorean Theorem is an 8th grade standard.)
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Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
Reasoning Targets
Skills (Performance) Targets
Product Targets
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Proficiency Scale
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Description |
Sample Activity
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Advanced |
In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
- The student will be able to solve complex, multi step trigonometry and Pythagorean Theorem problems in applied situations.
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3.5 |
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success. |
Proficient |
“The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- The student will be able to solve application problems involving trigonometry and Pythagorean Theorem.
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The bottom of a ladder must be placed 3 feet from a wall. The ladder is 12 feet long. How far above the ground does the ladder touch the wall?
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2.5 |
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
Progressing |
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- The student can recognize and recall terminology to answer questions
· Angle of elevation
· Angle of depression
· Hypotenuse and legs of a right triangle
- The student can set up trigonometric ratios and solve a basic trigonometry problem.
- The student can correctly draw and label a diagram modeling the situation
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Solve for x:

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1.5 |
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content). |
Beginning |
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
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0.5 |
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
0.0 |
Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill. |
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MAT-HS.G-SRT.08.b
MAT-HS Targeted Standards (G) Concept: Geometry (SRT) Domain: Similarity, Right Triangle, and Trigonometry Cluster: Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles
MAT-HS.G-SRT.08.b
Use special right triangles (30°-60°-90° and 45°-45°-90°), trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles in applied problems.
(Mastery of the Pythagorean Theorem is an 8th grade standard.)
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Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
Reasoning Targets
Skills (Performance) Targets
Product Targets
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Proficiency Scale
Score |
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Description |
Sample Activity
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Advanced |
In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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3.5 |
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success. |
Proficient |
“The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
- The student will know and apply special right triangle relationships and use them to solve application problems.
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The length of a diagonal of a square is 18 cm. Find the exact perimeter of the square. |
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2.5 |
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
Progressing |
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
- The student can recognize and recall terminology to answer questions
- The student can simplify radical expressions
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In each diagram, find the length of AC:

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1.5 |
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content). |
Beginning |
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
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0.5 |
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
0.0 |
Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill. |
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MAT-HS.G-SRT.09
MAT-HS Targeted Standards (G) Concept: Geometry (SRT) Domain: Similarity, Right Triangle, and Trigonometry Cluster: Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles.
MAT-HS.G-SRT.09 Derive the formula A = ½ ab sin(C) for the area of a triangle by drawing an auxiliary line from a vertex perpendicular to the opposite side.
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Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
Reasoning Targets
Skills (Performance) Targets
- I can for a triangle that is not a right triangle, draw an auxiliary line from a vertex, perpendicular to the opposite side and derive the formula, A=½ ab sin (C), for the area of a triangle, using the fact that the height of the triangle is, h=a sin(C).
Product Targets
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Proficiency Scale
Score |
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Description |
Sample Activity
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4.0 |
In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations. |
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3.5 |
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success. |
3.0 |
“The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations. |
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2.5 |
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
2.0 |
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
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1.5 |
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content). |
1.0 |
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
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0.5 |
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content). |
0.0 |
Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill. |
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