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Ptolemy's Theorem

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Everyone's heard of Pythagoras, but who's Ptolemy? Learners test Ptolemy's Theorem using a specific cyclic quadrilateral and a ruler in the 22nd installment of a 23-part module. They then work through a proof of the theorem.

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Concepts

ptolemy, theorems, circles, quadrilaterals, area formulas, inscribed angle

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math

Instructional Ideas

Use the problem set to help review concepts in this lesson and previous lessons in preparation for the end-of-module assessment

Classroom Considerations

Exploratory challenges require additional materials
Lesson incorporates different aspects of mathematics, such as the Pythagorean Theorem, trigonometry, rigid motions, and area formulas

Pros

Teacher resource provides scaffolding tips
Includes leading questions to guide learners through a proof of Ptolemy's Theorem

Cons

The resource contains minor typographical errors throughout

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Ptolemy's Theorem

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Common Core

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 1 (Module 2)

Geometry Module 5: End-of-Module Assessment

Algebra II Module 2: End-of-Module Assessment

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Precalculus (Module 5)

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Geometry (module 1)

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Geometry (module 3)

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 1 (Module 1)

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Geometry (module 2)

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 2 (Module 1)

End-of-Module 3 Assessment Task

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Ptolemy's Theorem

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End-of-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 1 (Module 2)

Geometry Module 5: End-of-Module Assessment

Algebra II Module 2: End-of-Module Assessment

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Precalculus (Module 5)

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Geometry (module 1)

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Geometry (module 3)

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 1 (Module 1)

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Geometry (module 2)

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 2 (Module 1)

End-of-Module 3 Assessment Task