pptx, 287.18 KB
pptx, 287.18 KB

A complete lesson on the theorem that tangents from a point are equal.

Assumes pupils can already use the theorems that:

  1. The angle at the centre is twice the angle at the circumference
  2. The angle in a semicircle is 90 degrees
  3. Angles in the same same segment are equal
  4. .Opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral sum to 180 degrees
  5. A tangent is perpendicular to a radius
  6. Angles in alternate segments are equal
    so that more varied questions can be asked. Please see my other resources for lessons on these theorems.

Activities included:

Starter:
Instructions for pupils to discover the theorem, by drawing tangents and measuring.

Main:

  • Slides to clarify why this theorem usually involves isosceles triangles.
  • Related examples, finding missing angles.
  • A set of eight questions using the theorem (and usually another theorem or angle fact).
  • Two very sneaky extension questions.

Plenary:
An animation of the proof without words, the intention being that pupils try to describe the steps.

Printable worksheets and answers included.

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