Students discover Pythagoras’ Theorem through the construction of Pythagorean triples.
As learning progresses students apply the theorem to calculate the length of the hypotenuse in right-angled triangles.
Differentiated Learning Objectives
- All students should be able to identify the hypotenuse of a right angled triangle as the longest side.
- Most students should be able to calculate length of the hypotenuse in a right angled triangle.
- Some students should be able to calculate the length of the hypotenuse in an isosceles triangle when given its base and perpendicular height.
