How do I use a Geometers Sketchpad file for a Math Investigation?
To use one of our Sketchpad files for a Math Investigation, follow these steps: • When you click on one of these .gsp file links (above and on the main Math Investigations page), you will be prompted to unzip the file to your own disc or drive. Once the zipped file has been expanded to your computer, locate the .gsp file and save a copy for your personal use. You may wish to rename the file to include your name (for example Smith_2.2.gsp). Warning–if your computer is set up to automatically launch Sketchpad when a .gsp file is chosen and you don’t save your own copy of the file on your personal drive or disc, you may lose your work. Always save a personal copy of the Sketchpad files you download from this site. • Open the software program Geometer’s Sketchpad on your personal or school computer. Using the File > Open menu, open the Math Investigation Sketchpad file you wish to work with. • Each of our Math Investigation Sketchpad files is designed to be entirely self-contained. Each o
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