MA19.8.26

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 8

MA19.8.26

Informally justify the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • the Pythagorean Theorem

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Use mathematical reasoning and vocabulary to verbally explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • theorems represent generalizations about geometric relationships that are used to solve problems.

Vocabulary

  • Pythagorean Theorem
  • Converse

Aligned Learning Resources

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