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Pythagoras is all about being right. A presentation provides sample items for how the Pythagorean Theorem standards may show up in Smarter Balanced assessments. Seven items use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the sides of a right triangle to finding the distance between two points on the coordinate plane.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the slides to create a review for the Pythagorean Theorem
- Have classmates select an item and explain the procedure used to solve it
Classroom Considerations
- It is helpful to know basic Pythagorean Triples
- The presentation is part of the larger Gr. 8 Claim 1 Item Slide Shows series.
Pros
- Several items can be done mentally, without the aid of a calculator
- Contains an answer key for each item
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- None