Proportional vs. Non-Proportional Dimensional Change

Dimensional Changes and Scaling Relationships

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Distinguish between proportional scaling (all dimensions change by the same factor) and non-proportional changes (only some dimensions change) and predict their effects.

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Dimensional Changes and Scaling Relationships

10th Grade · Math · TEKS

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Analyze how scaling linear dimensions by a factor k affects perimeter, area, surface area, and volume, and apply these relationships to real-world problems.

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111.41(b)(10)(B)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Math · 10th Grade

determine and describe how changes in the linear dimensions of a shape affect its perimeter, area, surface area, or volume, including proportional and non-proportional dimensional change.

Open Global Standard:OGM.11.MEA.1

111.41(b)(1)(F)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Math · 10th Grade

analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas; and

Open Global Standard:OGM.11.GEO.1

OGM.11.MEA.1

OGM.11.GEO.1