Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g.b.7: Spiderbox
The purpose of this task is for students to work on their visualization skills and to apply the Pythagorean Theorem. Aligns with 8.G.B.7.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distance Between Two Points
In this exercise, students practice using the distance formula, which is derived from the Pythagorean Theorem, to find the distance between two points on a coodinate grid. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Nctm Math Challenge Three Squares (Pdf)
If you think you can handle the Pythagorean Theorem, then this is a math challenge you should try. Explore geometric relationships and measurement in this one page activity from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Calculating the Surface Area of Pyramids
Surface area of pyramids is explored in this video resource. The lesson includes three detailed examples using a square, hexagonal, and triangular pyramid.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Stay in Shape
In this activity, students will learn that math is important in navigation and engineering. Ancient land and sea navigators started with the most basic of navigation equations (Speed x Time = Distance). Today, navigational satellites use...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Triangles
Explore everything about triangles. Learn about the different types, important properties, and how to find its area and perimeter. Check out the solved examples and interactive questions for better understanding.
That Quiz
That Quiz
ThatQuiz is an excellent assessment tool for teachers and students. At this site, teachers can create individualized or group assessments on a variety of math topics. Students take these practice assessments directly online and receive...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Vector Voyage!
In this activity, students will use vector analysis to understand the concept of dead reckoning. Students will use vectors to plot their course based on a time and speed. They will then correct the positions with vectors representing...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Quadrants and Angles
Explains how to model angles in the x,y-plane, and demonstrates how to extend the concept of trig ratios to angles larger than 90 degrees.
Other
New York State Education Department: Eighth Grade Math, Book One (2006) [Pdf]
Part one of three; The March 2006 8th grade Math test from the State of New York. The test is 27 multiple choice questions dealing with topics such as algebra (translating into algebraic terms, simplifying expressions, evaluating...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Basic Vector Math
Kids learn about basic vector math in the science of physics. How to add vectors using the head-to-tail method and the Pythagorean theorem. Example problems and the commutative and associative laws.