Be sure the class gets this one right. Using a right triangle, the video introduces the Pythagorean Theorem. The presentation breaks down the theorem into its components while providing uses of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.

Concepts

pythagoras, pythagorean theorem, right triangles, sides, hypotenuse, pythagorean triples, converse

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners write the Pythagorean using leg and hypotenuse instead of a, b, and c

Classroom Considerations

• The class should understand square roots and squares
• Individuals should know how to solve basic equations involving squares

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses diagrams to illustrate the problems
• Provides links to other videos that are helpful in solving right triangle problems

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 8.G.B.6 8.G.B.7 RST.6-8.9 MP3 MP4 MP8