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No geometry class is complete without a proof. A short video in the Socratica Geometry playlist covers an algebraic proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. Simplifying an equation with two equivalent expressions for the area of a square leads to the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Instructional Ideas
- Challenge the class to research other proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem
Classroom Considerations
- Scholars should already be familiar with the Pythagorean Theorem
- Pupils need to be able to square binomials and solve algebraic equations
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Animations help learners see relationships
- Explanations are easy to understand and thorough
Cons
- None