In your own words, explain how to copy a line segment.(2 points)
Math Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is correct. The student made no errors while solving.
The answer shows that the student used problem-solving skills and reasoning.
All work is shown or explained.
1
The answer is partially correct. The student made errors while solving.
The answer shows little problem-solving skills or reasoning.
Some work is shown or explained.
0 The question is not answered.
To copy a line segment, you need to use a compass and a straightedge. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Place the compass at one endpoint of the line segment and adjust the width so that it spans the entire length of the line segment. Lock the compass in place.
2. Without changing the width of the compass, place the compass on a blank part of the paper and draw an arc.
3. Without adjusting the width, place the compass at the other endpoint of the line segment and draw another arc that intersects the first arc.
4. With a straightedge, draw a line connecting the two points where the arcs intersect. This line will be the copied line segment that is equal in length to the original line segment.
It is important to keep the compass width constant throughout the process to ensure accuracy in copying the line segment.