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This Pythagorean Triples assessment also includes:
What special relationships exist in right triangles? In the high school performance task, learners investigate Pythagorean triples. They then determine rules for the perimeter and area of right triangles given the shortest side.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use as a class investigation rather than as an assessment tool
- Provide scaffolding for number three as it may be difficult for some learners
Classroom Considerations
- Introduce the term primitive Pythagorean triple to describe the kind of triples shown in the task
Pros
- Straightforward task is easy for pupils to understand and for instructors to teach
Cons
- Figures are drawn haphazardly