![]() ![]() #CONSTRUCT SEGMENT TRISECTOR GSP5 WINDOWS# Geometer’s Sketchpad should show up at “GSP5”. You can click on it to open, or if you want to add it to your taskbar, right click and choose that option. Using the Tools in Sketchpad Geometer’s Sketchpad is a great mathematical tool for constructing accurate geometric figures. It is easy to find the measurement of many of the attributes of these figures and even see how things change when the figures move. In order to draw a figure correctly, you should be aware of all of the tool used when creating a sketch. Translation Arrow Tool – used to translate or “move” any figure created in Sketchpad. Make sure to highlight all parts of a figure you wish to move. You should make it a habit to ALWAYS use this tool to DESELECT after using any of the other tools. Double click to mark figures for transformations and other option Point Tool – used to create a point. If you want a point to be a part of another line/figure, make sure that figure is highlighted before clicking. Then, that point is restricted to only move as a part of that line/segment/etc. The circle is defined by its center and radius so you will create by first clicking for the center, then dragging your mouse and clicking again to mark the radius. Segment Straightedge Tool – used to create a Line Segment, Ray, or Line using 2 points. To choose the correct figure click on hold on the tool and then determine which figure you want to draw. Polygon Edge Tool – used to create a Polygon. Click and hold to choose the option (Polygon with points only, Polygon with Segments and interior or Polygon with segments only. Text Tool – used to label part of your sketch.Ĭlick/drag to create your polygon and then double click on the last vertex to end the construction. Can label points, lines, circles, segments, etc. Notice that the finger becomes shaded when selecting the part of the figure to be labeled. Double click on any label to manually type what you’d like it to be called. Marker Tool – used to make freehand marks in your sketch. Information Tool – Used to find information on parts of your sketch. Click on any part of your construction to see how the figure is created. Info will disappear when you choose another tool. ![]() Custom Tool – Can be used to create your own custom “Tools” (ex. Create a tool to always draw an Equilateral Triangle, Etc.įile/Menus in Sketchpad You can use the File/Drop-Down Menus in Sketchpad to give lots of information about you sketch and even construct, transform, measure, and calculate from your geometric figure.įile – Typical File options to open/save/print/etc. Edit – Editing options (Cut/Copy/Paste) as well as create Action Buttons for Animations. Display – Used to format (Style/Size/Color) but can also Hide/Show parts of the sketch needed for construction. Construct – Used to construct additional geometric Figures. Note, all options are “greyed out” and unavailable until the correct part of the sketch is highlighted using the Translation Arrow Tool. Transform – Used for all translations (Translate, Rotate, Dilate, Reflect). You will need to mark certain information (mirror for line of reflection, vector for translation, center for rotation, etc) before given the option to transform. Measure – Used to find geometric measurements. Sketchpad will only measure the attributes possible with the highlighted parts of the construction. Number – Used for Parameters and to Calculate using geometric figures Graph – Used to place sketch on a Cartesian Plane and use information associated in the coordinate system. Window – Used to navigate between different sketches. Geometer’s Sketchpad has the ability to create many types of constructions and geometric figures. Listed below are suggestions/reminders/shortcuts for creating these figures. #CONSTRUCT SEGMENT TRISECTOR GSP5 FREE#įeel free to add your own as you begin to explore and use Geometer’s Sketchpad 5. How to List To create: Triangle/other Polygons Use the Polygon Edge tool. #CONSTRUCT SEGMENT TRISECTOR GSP5 HOW TO# Perpendicular Bisector Select a segment only (no endpoints) Choose Midpoint under Construct Menu Select the segment and midpoint Choose Perpendicular Line under Construct Menu Angle Bisector Select 3 points in the correct order Choose Angle Bisector under Construct Menu Double click on the last vertex to end the construction. #CONSTRUCT SEGMENT TRISECTOR GSP5 WINDOWS#.#CONSTRUCT SEGMENT TRISECTOR GSP5 FREE#.#CONSTRUCT SEGMENT TRISECTOR GSP5 HOW TO#. ![]()
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