Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Pythagoras Puzzler

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

8

Overview

Visualize a proof to the Pythagorean Theorem at the National Museum of Mathematics. This video focuses on modeling the concepts behind the Pythagorean Theorem with manipulatives. This video was submitted through the Innovation Math Challenge, a contest open to professional and nonprofessional producers.

    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 8

    MA19.8.28

    Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths of right triangles, including real-world applications.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:MA19.8.28

    Vocabulary

    • Pythagorean Theorem

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • The Pythagorean Theorem.
    • Appropriate labeling of a right triangle,leg and hypotenuse.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Solve equations involving one variable and square root.
    • Represent real-world and mathematical contexts involving right triangles in a variety of formats(drawings, equations).
    • Justify solutions and solution paths using conceptual understandings and vocabulary related to the Pythagorean Theorem (right angle, hypotenuse).

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • the properties of right triangles can be used to solve problems.
    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 8 - Grade 8 Accelerated

    MA19.8A.50

    Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths of right triangles, including real-world applications. [Grade 8, 28]

    Unpacked Content

    UP:MA19.8A.50

    Vocabulary

    • Pythagorean Theorem
    • Right triangle
    • hypotenuse
    • leg

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Pythagorean Theorem.
    • Appropriate labeling of a right triangle,(leg and hypotenuse).

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Solve equations involving one variable and square root.
    • Represent real-world and mathematical contexts involving right triangles in a variety of formats (e.g., drawings, equations).
    • Justify solutions and solution paths using conceptual understandings and vocabulary related to the Pythagorean Theorem (e.g., right angle, hypotenuse).

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • The properties of right triangles can be used to solve problems.
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    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
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    License

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    PD
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