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This Pythagorean Theorem to Determine Distance: Distance Between Friends interactive also includes:
Pupils use an interactive to help visualize the right triangles needed to calculate distances between friends' houses. Individuals solve five problems on how to determine distances and comparing the distances.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include a short discussion on changing dimensions of a triangle
- Use the interactive as a class assignment after a presentation on the Pythagorean Theorem
Classroom Considerations
- The class should understand the Pythagorean Theorem
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Pros
- Contains hints for the more abstract problems
- Includes an open-ended question to check for conceptual understanding
Cons
- The included video and reference does not exactly match the task