Download Score 3.0 The student will be able to use properties of right triangles

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Score 4.0
Right Triangles and Trigonometry
MA.912.G.5.1, MA.912.G.5.2, MA.912.G.5.3, MA.912.G.5.4
LACC.1112.RST.2.4, LACC.910.RST.2.4, LACC.1112.RST.3.7, LACC.910.RST.3.7
Geometry
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.
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Score 3.0
Develop and use a strategy for a right triangle problem (e.g. -how high is the flag-pole.)
Justify the use of right triangles outside of the classroom (i.e.- future careers).
The student will be able to use properties of right triangles to solve realworld problems.
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Performs complex skills:
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Apply the Pythagorean Theorem in real world problems.
Determine if sides of a triangle form a right angle.
Justify the Pythagorean Theorem.
Distinguish between situations using the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse
Develop an argument for how 30-60-90 and 45-45-90 triangles properties relate to the
Pythagorean Theorem.
Apply altitude of right triangles to similarity.
Use 30-60-90 properties of right triangles to solve problems.
Use 45-45-90 properties of right triangles to solve problems.
Apply the relationship between the hypotenuse and altitude to real world problems.
Apply special right triangles to real world problems.
Apply the geometric mean to real world problems.
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions regarding the score 3.0 content.
Score 2.0
The student:
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converse, Pythagorean Theorem, leg, hypotenuse, altitude, geometric mean, right angle,
ratio, proportion
Performs basic skills:
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Use the Pythagorean Theorem in right triangles.
Use the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem in right triangles.
Use the geometric mean with right triangles.
State the relationship between the hypotenuse and the altitude of a right triangle.
Identify the parts of a right Triangle
Identify 30-60-90 properties of right triangles to solve problems.
Identify 45-45-90 properties of right triangles to solve problems.
No major errors or omissions regarding the score 2.0 content.
Score 1.0
Score 0.0
With help, I know some of 2.0 and 3.0.
Even with help, I am unable to understand.