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Geometry Module 4 DBA

Part 1 - Application

The design for a painting of a farm scene is 12” x 9”. The artist wants to

transfer this design to the side of a building. What is the largest possible

complete design that can be painted on a 24’ x 16’ wall?

Firstly, all the units need to be the same to make the calculations simpler. 24’ and 16’

can be multiplied by 12 to get the units into inches (24’×12=288”; 16’×12=192”).

Now we need to find the scale factor for both the length and the width (of the

corresponding sides):

288 192 64
Length: = 24 and width: = (21.333…)
12 9 3

Since the width has a smaller scale factor than the length, the scale factor of the

64
width ( ) can be used to enlarge the size of the painting for both the length and the
3

width.

64 64
12 × = 256”; 9 × =192”
3 3

In conclusion, the largest possible complete design that can be painted on a 24’×16’

wall, is 256”×192” (21.3’ × 16’).

Part 2 - Find the error(s) and solve the problem correctly.

A company produces standard size American flags with a measurement of 3’ x


5’. Another company produces mega American flags that are similar to this
size. If the shorter side of the mega flag is 48',. What is the length of the longer
side?
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3 x
=
5 48

x = 28.8 feet

The mistake is that the x and 48 must switch places as it is given that 3’ and 48’ are
the shorter sides of their flags.

3 48
=
5 x

3 x = 240

x = 80 feet

We can also work out that the scale factor is 16 (48÷3=16). The length of the
longer side is 80 feet.

Part 3 - Discussion Question

Can figures be both similar and congruent at the same time? Explain and
justify your answer.

Yes, figures can be both similar and congruent at the same time. Not all similar
figures are congruent, but all congruent figures are similar. Figures can be both
similar and congruent when they have the same shape and size (equal angles and
sides).

Part 4 - Reflection

Your response must be at least three paragraphs (1 paragraph per question).

This question required:

1. Describe a specific LSS resource in addition to the course content that you
used in this module and how it helped you learn the concepts.

In this module, I used both slides and resource/supplemental videos. I used the
slideshows to get more explanations, descriptions and focus on keywords, especially
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with 4.01: Dilations. With 4.02 and 4.04, the videos helped me to understand better
since they showed more pictures/figures and they were faster to go through than
reading all the steps in the slides.

Choose 2 of the following questions:

2. What new information have you learned from this module? What surprised
you about what you learned? What knowledge from your past courses did you
use in this module?

04.01: Dilations was very new to me. I learned about the center of rotation, dilation
as functions, characteristics, and the relationships of dilation. It surprized me that the
work was simple enough to understand quickly and I did not expect there to be a
fourth transformation. I used my knowledge from past courses regarding congruency,
corresponding parts, and similar polygons which helped me in 04.02 and 04.04.

3. Briefly explain a concept in this module and give at least one real world
example that demonstrates the concept that you have selected. Share an
original example that you have written and solved. Be sure it is not given in the
course content or in the application question above.

4. Does your work in this chapter truly reflect your effort? If so, how? If not,
how could you improve?

5. What would you do differently in the next module that you didn’t do in this
module?

I will focus a bit more on the examples and practices provided in the slides. Usually,
I go through them quickly or maybe do a few of them only. However, in the next
module, I will try to spend more time on them and solve each problem to make sure I
understand all the work 100%.

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A common misconception is confusing the application of scale factors with measurement sums rather than ratios, leading to miscalculations. Educators can address this by emphasizing proportional reasoning and practice with concrete examples, fostering a deeper understanding of the scaling process in resizing figures .

The scale factor determines the proportion by which the dimensions of the smaller sketch will be enlarged. In the case of scaling a 12” x 9” painting to a 24’ x 16’ wall, the smaller scale factor between the height and width (64/3 for width) dictates the uniform enlargement applicable to both dimensions, resulting in the largest complete design possible being 256” x 192” .

Knowledge of congruency and similar polygons aids in understanding transformations like dilations, as both involve comparing side lengths and angles. Concepts such as corresponding parts in congruency and similarity offer foundational insights into the transformation processes and relationships, facilitating understanding of complex transformations .

The student may have underestimated the significance of thoroughly engaging with practice problems and overlooked consistently reviewing additional resources. Addressing these by increasing time investment in exercises and methodological use of additional learning aids could deepen understanding and improve retention .

The error was that the initially calculated longer side was incorrect due to an improper proportion set in the calculation process. By correcting the equation to match the ratio correctly with 3’ and 48’ as corresponding shorter sides, the correct relationship becomes 3/5 = 48/x, which resolves to a longer side of 80 feet .

Dilations as transformations can be illustrated through the resizing of digital images. When an image is enlarged or reduced, each pixel moves relative to a fixed center, maintaining proportional relationships between dimensions, akin to geometric dilations representing proportional enlargements or reductions of figures .

Videos can provide visual demonstrations and dynamic representations of transformations that enhance comprehension beyond static images and text. They allow students to observe real-time changes and may illustrate complex concepts such as rotations and dilations more intuitively, making learning more engaging and efficient .

Understanding transformations fosters an analytical mindset that is valuable for problem-solving in various mathematical contexts, such as solving algebraic functions or analyzing geometric proofs. It encourages recognizing patterns, spatial reasoning, and applying systematic approaches, thus enhancing capabilities across diverse mathematical challenges .

Figures can be both similar and congruent when they not only share the same shape but also the identical size; this means all corresponding angles and sides are equal. This is significant because while all congruent figures are similar (having the same shape), not all similar figures are congruent unless they also have identical sizes .

A student should focus more on practicing examples and utilizing resources fully. Engaging deeply with provided examples, repeatedly solving practice problems, and taking advantage of multimedia resources like videos can reinforce learning and ensure comprehensive understanding of concepts .

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