Construction Techniques Reference Chart

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About This Reference Chart

This interactive reference chart summarizes all eight compass and straightedge construction techniques covered in Chapter 4. Hover over any technique to see its step-by-step procedure.

The Eight Constructions

#	Technique	Purpose
1	Copy Segment	Create congruent segment
2	Copy Angle	Create congruent angle
3	Bisect Segment	Find midpoint (perpendicular bisector)
4	Bisect Angle	Divide angle in half
5	Perpendicular Through Point	Perpendicular at point on line
6	Perpendicular To Line	Perpendicular from external point
7	Parallel Line	Line through point parallel to given line
8	Equilateral Triangle	Triangle with equal sides

How to Use

1. Hover over any card to see the construction steps
2. Use as a quick reference when doing construction problems
3. Review before tests to remember all techniques

Key Principles

All constructions use only two tools: - Compass: Draw circles and arcs, transfer distances - Straightedge: Draw lines through two points

No measurements allowed - only geometric relationships!

Learning Objectives

• Recall all construction techniques at a glance
• Identify the correct technique for a given problem
• Apply the appropriate construction method

Bloom's Taxonomy Level

Remembering and Understanding - Quick reference for construction methods.

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