Nathaniel Anabwani 1/1/24

Newark Tech 6-7 Freshman

Geometry Skills Learned
One of the skills I was taught in geometry class was the rigid transformation and how to apply
it/when it needed to be applied. During class though, I struggled to figure out when to and when not to use it.
This skill was incredibly useful when trying to find the original orientation of the base shape then shifting it how
many ever degrees right or left. The definition of rigid transformation is to “change a shape's position but
keep its size and shape.” It also helps in finding out if a shape on the plane is defined by reflection.
Congruent triangles is definitely one of the most confusing topics we have covered as well. ;
More specifically, the way it was explained to me at least, the acronyms ASA, SSA, SSS, SAS, RHS were
super mind boggling. I say this because the mini congruency lines could easily confuse you due to
multiple triangles being connected together (or a rectangle being cut into even shapes diagonally).
Congruent triangles are defined as three corresponding sides that are equal and that all the three
corresponding angles are equal in measure. These triangles can also be slid, rotated, flipped, turned to
look identical.
Another skill I learned in Mr.Maliks math class is the properties of dilation. The properties
of dilation is that objects that are similar have the exact same angles on each side. Whether or not the
figure is 3 times smaller than the original object or one million times larger than the original figure, the
corresponding angles would be the same. This article byjus.com also states “Each angle of the figure is
the same. Midpoints of the sides of the figure remain the same as the midpoint of the dilated shape.
Parallel and perpendicular lines in the figure remain the same as the parallel and perpendicular lines of
the dilated figure. The images remain the same.” Even though it was a hard topic to learn, it was fun.
Constructions in math might just be the hardest thing to do due to the fact that it has to be
hand drawn. Hand-Drawing shapes is incredibly difficult because of how precise they have to be and I
have terrible hand-eye coordination making it harder. Learning the basic constructions (angle and
perpendicular bisectors) make it simpler since it looks more like a coordinate plane so I am able to plot
it easier. The definition of constructions in this case is “accurate drawings of shapes, angles and lines in
geometry. To do this we need to use a pencil, a ruler (a straight-edge) and compasses.” However, it still
caused me to struggle.
The easiest thing/things i've learned in this class were intersecting lines creating different
types of angles and converting equivalent fractions with x as a numerator or denominator. Converting
decimals was so easy because I learned how to do them back in the seventh grade; intersecting lines and
congruency go hand in hand which makes both of those lessons easier. All in all, these various
geometry topics prepare me for the future and i’m excited to learn more about it.