Young Einstein Mathematics Educational Software Contents

Activity Number 249

Heading : Identify Line Types

Description : Identify the correct names of different line types.

Aim/Questions : Identify the line type shown.

Educational software theory used:

There are different names that we use to describe lines.

Here are some examples,

·   Angled – lines that start at one point and go in different directions

·   Curved – line that is part of a circle or oval shape

·   Dotted – line that has gaps in it

·   Horizontal – line that is level with the horizon, left to right

·   Intersecting – lines that cross each other

·   Parallel – lines that go in the same direction but never meet

·   Perpendicular – lines that are at 90 degrees to each other

·   Sloping – line in between horizontal and vertical

·   Vertical – line that is straight up and down

·   Wavy – line that is smooth with many rounded or curved parts

·   Zig Zag – line that changes direction several times

Educational software Instruction :

1.  Click the correct word to describe the picture.

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