Students are guided through the discovery of Pythagoras’ Theorem and learn how to apply it to calculate an unknown side in a right-angled triangle. As learning progresses they are challenged to solve a range of problems using Pythagoras’ Theorem.
This unit takes place in Year 8 Term 6 and is follows finding the area of 2D and 3D shapes.
Develop fluency
Reason mathematically
Solve problems
Geometry and measures
There are five problems that link to area, midpoints, gradients and solving equations.
How to teach calculating the original amount after a percentage change.
Problem solving lesson on two-way tables and frequency trees.