Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 8 - Grade 8 Accelerated

MA19.8A.48

Informally justify the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse. [Grade 8, 26]

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The Pythagorean Theorem.
  • Vocabulary related to right triangles (hypotenuse, leg)

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
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