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Even Pythagoras couldn't explain it better. Scholars watch an informative video that shows how to solve for missing sides of a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. It covers four examples: two for finding the hypotenuse and two for finding one of the legs.
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Instructional Ideas
- Apply the provided worksheet as homework
Classroom Considerations
- Note that the resource is for learners studying for the GCSE
- Video assumes students use calculators to determine square roots to the nearest tenth
Pros
- Provides textbook examples and additional practice problems on the topic
- Shows each step of the work, making it easy to follow along
Cons
- Terminology differs slightly from those of US classrooms, such as right-angled triangles and Pythagoras' theorem