Activity: Exploring CPCTC with Indigenous Patterns

Objective: To understand the concept of CPCTC (Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are
Congruent) through the exploration of indigenous patterns and designs.

Materials Needed:

 Paper
 Pencils/Markers
 Indigenous patterns or designs (can be printed or drawn)

Instructions:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
 Begin by explaining the concept of CPCTC to the participants, using simple language
and examples.
 Emphasize the idea that when two triangles are congruent, their corresponding parts
(sides and angles) are also congruent.
2. Indigenous Patterns Exploration (10 minutes):
 Show the participants various indigenous patterns or designs from their culture or
other indigenous cultures around the world.
 Discuss the significance of these patterns in their culture, including their use in art,
clothing, and storytelling.
 Encourage participants to observe the shapes and angles present in the patterns.
3. CPCTC Activity (20 minutes):
 Distribute paper and pencils/markers to the participants.
 Ask the participants to choose one indigenous pattern or design that they find
interesting.
 Instruct them to identify triangles within the pattern and mark the corresponding
parts (sides and angles) of congruent triangles.
 Have participants work individually or in small groups to complete this task.
4. Sharing and Discussion (10 minutes):
 After completing the activity, ask participants to share their findings with the group.
 Encourage them to explain how CPCTC applies to the triangles they identified in the
indigenous pattern.
 Facilitate a discussion on the relationship between the congruent triangles in the
pattern and how CPCTC helps us understand their properties.
5. Reflection (5 minutes):
 Conclude the activity by asking participants to reflect on what they have learned
about CPCTC and its connection to indigenous patterns.
 Encourage them to think about how this mathematical concept relates to their
culture and everyday life.

This activity combines mathematical learning with cultural exploration, providing participants with a
meaningful and engaging way to understand CPCTC while celebrating their indigenous heritage.
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Weekly Lesson Log: Exploring Congruent Triangles and CPCTC

Week: [Insert Week Number]

Objective: Students will understand and apply the criteria for triangle congruence (SSS, SAS, ASA,
AAS, SAA) and explore the concept of CPCTC (Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are
Congruent).

Day 1: Introduction to Triangle Congruence (SSS, SAS, ASA)

 Introduction to triangle congruence criteria: Side-Side-Side (SSS), Side-Angle-Side (SAS),

Angle-Side-Angle (ASA).
 Presentation of examples illustrating each criterion.
 Guided practice: Solve problems applying SSS, SAS, and ASA criteria.
 Independent practice: Worksheet on identifying congruent triangles using SSS, SAS, and ASA.

Day 2: More on Triangle Congruence (AAS, SAA)

 Introduction to Angle-Angle-Side (AAS) and Side-Angle-Angle (SAA) criteria for triangle

congruence.
 Presentation of examples demonstrating AAS and SAA criteria.
 Guided practice: Solve problems applying AAS and SAA criteria.
 Independent practice: Worksheet on identifying congruent triangles using AAS and SAA
criteria.

Day 3: Review and Application

 Review of triangle congruence criteria (SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, SAA) through a group discussion.
 Application of triangle congruence criteria to solve real-life problems and geometric puzzles.
 Guided practice: Work on solving problems involving congruent triangles and their
applications.
 Group activity: Collaborative problem-solving task applying all criteria learned so far.

Day 4: Introduction to CPCTC

 Introduction to CPCTC (Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent).

 Explanation of how CPCTC applies when two triangles are congruent.
 Presentation of examples illustrating CPCTC in congruent triangles.
  Guided practice: Solve problems applying CPCTC to find missing angles and sides in
congruent triangles.

Day 5: Application and Assessment

 Independent practice: Worksheet on applying CPCTC to solve problems involving congruent

triangles.
 Group activity: Collaborative task where students create their own congruent triangle
problems and exchange with peers to solve.
 Assessment: Quiz assessing understanding of triangle congruence criteria (SSS, SAS, ASA,
AAS, SAA) and CPCTC.

Reflection: Students reflect on their understanding of triangle congruence criteria and CPCTC. They
discuss real-life situations where these concepts are applicable and how they can use them to solve
problems in various contexts.