Pythagorean Theorem Teacher Resources

Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of proving the Pythagorean Theorem. They research proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. Pupils create posters of proofs, and research Greek mathematicians.

Triangles and prisms don't stand a chance when your learners use this handout full of the formulas they need to know about the different shapes. Area, volume, and surface formulas are all covered along with the standard measurement and...

In this square roots learning exercise, 8th graders solve 14 different types of problems to include determining the square root of a number of problems, determining the area of a rectangle and the length of a side of a square with the...

It is all about where the side is located. Pupils use their knowledge of angles in standard position to find reference angles. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to find lengths along a terminal side of an angle to determine the exact...

Beginning a series based on The Official SAT Study Guide(first edition), the speaker (Sal) deftly demonstrates how to work through the types of problems typically seen on the SAT. He assumes that the reader is also working from the...

Students solve for missing sides using the Pythagorean theorem. In this algebra lesson, students derive the six trigonometric values using the right triangle. They relate the Pythagorean theorem to the distance formula.

Students solve real life situation using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the length, midpoint and slope of segments. They solve word problems using properties of square roots.

Young scholars use the Pythagorean Theorem to explore sailboat design. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, two sides of a triangular sail are measured, and the theorem is used to calculate the third side. A worksheet, bulletin board...

Students identify the different parts of a right triangle. In this geometry lesson, students use the Pythagorean Theorem to identify missing sides and angles of a right triangle. They work with irrational and rational roots.

Students use triangles to find the length and slope of each side. After connecting the vertices, they add points based on their specific instructions. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to complete a worksheet to end the lesson.

In this geometry learning exercise, 10th graders use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the indicated missing side of a right triangle.  The one page learning exercise contains one problem.   Answers are not provided. 

Learners are responsible for creating a border around a triangular garden spot, of which they know the measurements for two sides. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the third side and complete the garden.

In this linear and planar geometry worksheet, learners use the Pythagorean Theorem, equation of a line, slope of a line and area formulas to solve problems. This three-page worksheet contains seven problems.

High schoolers explore the concept of triangles.  In this triangles lesson, students are to propose a plan for a ramp at their school.  High schoolers use the Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometry to determine the length,...

In this geometry worksheet, students solve problems by finding the area of a triangle. They are given the sides and asked to solve using the Pythagorean Theorem. There are 72 problems.

In this radicals worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 16 different problems that include various radical expressions. First, they simplify each radical expression. Then, students use the Pythagorean Theorem to find each missing...

In this mathematics worksheet, students solve problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem, simple interest, distance formula and measurement conversions.  This 20-page worksheet contains 10 multi-step problems.

Students use the Pythagorean theorem to discover the relationships between the lengths of sides of a right triangle. In this right triangles lesson plan, students use their reasoning and mathematical skills.

Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the properties of a right triangle. They find the missing side and angles of a right triangle.

Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems. In this geometry lesson, students complete problems with different percents of accuracy as they use the Pythagorean Theorem. Students answer verbally to verify they understand the...

In this Pythagorean Theorem activity, students use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the length of a missing side. They calculate surface area of a prism. This two-page activity contains 4 multi-step problems.

In this geometric mean and the Pythagorean Theorem worksheet, 10th graders solve 16 different problems that determine the geometric mean of numbers by applying the Pythagorean Theorem. First, they find the geometric mean between each...

High schoolers explore the Pythagorean Theorem. In this math instructional activity, students apply the Pythagorean Theorem to real life situations. High schoolers find the hypotenuse and solve real world problems.

In this quadratic worksheet, students read short stories, write quadratic equations and use their problem solving skills to solve the equation. Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of a diagonal, dimensions of a...