Different Types of Triangles

With six different types of triangles, remembering their names is an effort. The triangles are sorted by attribute - either by lines or angles. Use the pnemonic bellow to help remember the differnt names.

Equilateral	Scalene	Isosceles
Right	Obtuse/Oblique	Acute/Oblique

Once your student has learned to identify the different triangle types there is much more to be done! They must now understand how to calculate the perimeter or a triangle along with its area. In the right triangle, they must fully understand the theory behing the hypontenuse of a right triangle which includes, of course, the Pythagorean Theorem. Along with knowing the construction of the triangle, they must also understand differnt methods of constructing the median of a triangle, along with bisecting lines and angles!

And then, when all the information is absorbed, the must develop the strategic skills to solving triangles when mixed with other shapes! The only way to develop this skill is to practice, practice! You can download one triangle worksheet, or all our printable triangle worksheets here. They are completely free, and available 24 hours a day!

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