These reflected rectangles are example of congruent shapes. When transforming a shape, either through translation, reflection or rotation, a congruent shape is produced. Enlargements create shapes ...

Proving that two polygons have the same area can be as easy as cutting them up and rearranging the pieces. Gina the geometry student stayed up too late last night doing her homework while watching The ...

New work on the problem of “scissors congruence” explains when it’s possible to slice up one shape and reassemble it as another. If you have two flat paper shapes and a pair of scissors, can you cut ...

Revise the different types of angles and rules for calculating angles. This guide includes interactive activities and a quiz. NEW: Angles in parallel lines Revise alternate, correspondent or ...