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Analysis of a problem in plane geometry discussed in an 11th grade group study session

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2013-12-01
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Rakamazi, R. (2013). Analysis of a problem in plane geometry discussed in an 11th grade group study session. Teaching Mathematics and Computer Science, 11(2), 181-193. https://doi.org/10.5485/TMCS.2013.0339
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The main aim of this paper is to show those strategies and proof methods we try to teach in secondary maths education through an interesting geometric problem: Find a relation for the sides of a triangle where an angle is the double of another angle. Is the converse also true? Is it possible to generalize the problem? We try to answer these questions while discussing the upcoming difficulties in detail and presenting more possible solutions. Hopefully the paper can be successfully used in study group sessions and problem solving seminars in secondary schools.