Section outline

  • Kia ora 10C1

    TERM 3   WEEK 7


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Understand and use the Pythagoras theorem


    Activities:

    1. Introduction to the Pythagoras theorem - Who was Pythagoras and what did he discover 
    2. Watch video on Pythagoras theorem and its proofs - 
    3. Class discussion following video
    4. Skill practice - Using the Pythagoras rule to find an unknown side of a triangle


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING conceptualising the Pythagoras theorem
    • We are EXPLORING finding sides of a right angled triangle using Pythagoras rule
    • We are EXPLORING investigating whether the converse of the Pythagoras rule can be used to check for right angled triangles