Similarity+Concepts

Project - Similarity Problem Solver
 * Objective:** to create a problem solving tool using an Excel spreadsheet that can be used to apply the principles of similarity in a variety of contexts.

1. Your Assignment - Use a spreadsheet to create a tool that will assist you in solving problems that involve principles of similarity.

2. Examples: Example Using Basic Excel Formulas

Example Using Excel Solver Video

3. Excel Resources
 * Entering basic equations (written tutorial)
 * Entering basic equations (screencast video tutorial)
 * How to Add the Solver Tool to Excel - If you want to use the Solver function of Excel, make sure you read this three step tutorial first.

4. Feedback Rubric

5. Worked Problems - Use the sample problems provided by your teacher to test your problem solving tool. Here are some possible ideas for what your tool could be used to do:

- determine if polygons are similar - solve for unknown values in a polygon - check to see if answers you have calculated by hand are correct

6. Extension - If you finish your assignment, try experimenting with advanced Excel functions in your similarity solver. Excel is a very robust piece of software and there are many tutorials on the web. Here are a few to get you started but feel free to look for others.

Thanks!