Ask them to determine which are similar and which are congruent. Ask them to explain the properties of similarity and congruence in the context of triangles. Collect Have students keep a scrapbook of practical situations in which geometry and its terminology are used. Require them to provide a brief written explanation of how each entry is an example of some aspect of geometry. Assess their collections based on criteria developed with students.
Assessors look for evidence of areas of understanding and uncertainty.
Suggestions for overcoming problem areas should also be provided by student evaluators.