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Construction Practice Workbench

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About This MicroSim

This comprehensive practice workbench provides exercises for all eight construction techniques covered in Chapter 4. Select a problem, step through the solution, and master geometric constructions.

Available Problems

Level Problem Description
1 Copy Segment Transfer a segment length
1 Bisect Segment Find the midpoint
1 Bisect Angle Divide an angle in half
2 Perpendicular (On Line) Perpendicular at a point
2 Perpendicular (To Line) Perpendicular from a point
2 Parallel Line Line through point parallel to given line
3 Equilateral Triangle Triangle with equal sides
3 Square Square with given side

How to Use

  1. Select a problem from the bottom row
  2. Step through using Next/Prev buttons
  3. Show Solution to see the complete construction
  4. Practice until you can do it without hints

Difficulty Levels

  • Level 1 (Green): Basic constructions
  • Level 2 (Orange): Intermediate constructions
  • Level 3 (Red): Advanced constructions

Learning Objectives

  • Practice all construction techniques with feedback
  • Analyze each step of the construction process
  • Evaluate your understanding through progressive difficulty

Bloom's Taxonomy Level

Applying, Analyzing, and Evaluating - Comprehensive practice.

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