Lesson in Mathematics 8:

Problem-Solving Involving Congruent Triangles

1. Reviewing the Previous Lesson or Presenting the New Lesson In the previous
lesson, we learned about the different types of triangles and their properties.
Today, we will focus on solving problems involving congruent triangles.
2. Establishing a Purpose for the Lesson The purpose of this lesson is to
understand the concept of congruent triangles, their properties, and how to
apply them to solve problems.
3. Presenting Examples/Instances of the New Lesson Example: If triangle ABC is
congruent to triangle DEF, and AB = 4 cm, BC = 5 cm, and AC = 6 cm, find the
length of EF.
4. Discussing New Concepts and Practicing New Skills #1 Congruent triangles
are triangles that have the same shape and size. In other words, their
corresponding sides and angles are equal. We can use congruent triangles to
solve problems involving angles, sides, and areas. To prove that two triangles
are congruent, we need to show that they have the same size and shape. We
can do this by showing that their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

Example: If two triangles have two sides and an angle in common, then they are
congruent (SSA). However, if two triangles have two angles and a side in common,
then they may not be congruent (ASS).

5. Discussing New Concepts and Practicing New Skills #2 To solve problems

involving congruent triangles, we can use the following methods:
 Side-Side-Side (SSS) congruence: if three sides of one triangle are equal to
three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
 Side-Angle-Side (SAS) congruence: if two sides and the included angle of one
triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle,
then the triangles are congruent.
 Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) congruence: if two angles and the included side of
one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle,
then the triangles are congruent.

Example: If triangle ABC is congruent to triangle DEF, and AB = 4 cm, BC = 5 cm, and
AC = 6 cm, find the length of EF. Solution: Since triangle ABC is congruent to triangle
DEF, we can use the SSS congruence to prove that the corresponding sides are equal.
Therefore, we have EF = 4 cm, DF = 5 cm, and DE = 6 cm.

6. Developing Mastery (Application) Example: If triangle PQR is congruent to

triangle XYZ, and PQ = 8 cm, QR = 10 cm, and PR = 12 cm, find the length of
XY, YZ, and XZ. Solution: Since triangle PQR is congruent to triangle XYZ, we
 can use the SSS congruence to prove that the corresponding sides are equal.
Therefore, we have XY = 8 cm, YZ = 10 cm, and XZ = 12 cm.
7. (Leads to Formative Assessment 3) Given the following congruent triangles,
find the missing side lengths and angles.
8. Finding Practical Applications of Concepts and Skills in Daily Living (Valuing)
Congruent triangles are used in many fields, including engineering,
architecture, and surveying. For example, engineers use congruent triangles to
design structures that are stable and balanced.
9. Making Generalizations and Abstractions about the Lesson We can generalize
that congruent triangles have the same shape and size, and their
corresponding sides and angles are equal. We can also abstract the concept of
congruent
To evaluate learning, students can be asked to complete the following tasks:

1. Solve a set of problems involving congruent triangles using different methods

such as SSS, SAS, and ASA congruence.
2. Justify why two triangles are congruent using the properties of congruent
triangles.
3. Create a real-life scenario where the concept of congruent triangles is applied.
4. Identify and describe the properties of congruent triangles.
5. Draw two congruent triangles and label their corresponding sides and angles.

Through these tasks, students' understanding of congruent triangles and their ability
to apply the concepts and skills can be assessed.