Pythagorean Theorem
Your work with the Pythagorean Theorem was new to your geometry knowledge. To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Pythagorean Theorem include the following:
- Example of a Pythagorean Theorem problem solving for the hypotenuse.
- Example of a Pythagorean Theorem problem solving for one of the legs.
- Example of a Pythagorean Theorem problem from the real world
- Each example should use key vocabulary from the unit
- Each example should include supplemental pictures or diagrams to aid in explanation
- Parent Problem
- Make up a problem drawn from something you were asked to learn in this unit and ask someone at home to solve it. Include a copy of the problem with your solution, to be used as a key.
- You may make the problem challenging but not extremely difficult. The parent problem should have some depth, and may be somewhat like a three step homework problem. Ask for work to be shown and reasoning to be explained in writing.
- If the person is struggling, offer hints or clues to help.
- Write a paragraph describing the whole process. Include your parent’s work in the portfolio.
- Reflection
- In a paragraph, describe something you learned from the Pythagorean Theorem. This could be something new you came to understand since seventh grade, something still puzzling you, a connection you made between math concepts or from math to the real world, or something else.
- Tell why you've included this information and your feelings about it.