Most adults remember learning about the Pythagorean theorem, but they don't all remember how to use it. The emphasis here is on developing an intuitive understanding of how and when to use the theorem. Young mathematicians explore applets that simulate squaring the sides of a right triangle and practice putting the theorem to use. More advanced levels of the app use sides length of decimal numbers, requiring learners to deal with precision in their answer.

Concepts

pythagorean theorem

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Additional Tags

pythagorean theorem, pythagorean theorem exploration, pythagorean theorem activity, math

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Classroom Considerations

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Common Core

8.G.B.6 8.G.B.7 MP4 MP5 MP6