The Pythagorean Theorem

Introduction

As Grade 8 learners this will be your first encounter with the right-angled triangle. You will need to become familiar with this specific triangle and how its calculations work.

Task

Task 1: Work in groups of four and try to find information on the Pythagorean Theorem.

Task 2: Gather information on the procedure of how to calculate when using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Task 3: Read on the relationship between the lengths of the sides of a right-angled triangle.

Task 4: Learners will have 6 minutes to present what they have learnt about the Pythagorean Theorem.

Process

Process:

Learner 1

Learner 2

Learner 3

Learner 4

Group leader

(presenter)

Time keeper

(presenter)

Take notes

(presenter)

Lead researcher

(presenter)

Task 1:

Find out what the Pythagorean theorem is.

https://www.mathsisfun.com/pythagoras.html

Task 2:

Investigate the relationship between the lengths of the sides of a right-angled triangle.

https://www.storyofmathematics.com/pythagorean-theorem

Task 3:

Find out how the calculations work.

https://byjus.com/maths/pythagoras-theorem/

Task 4:

Determine whether the triangle is a right-angled triangle if all the lengths are known

https://www.varsitytutors.com/hotmath/hotmath_help/topics/converse-of-pythagorean-theorem#:~:text=If%20the%20square%20of%20the,triangle%20is%20a%20right%20triangle.

I will allocate 6 minutes to you and your group to gather your information so that you can present it to the class.

Evaluation

	Beginner (1-2)	Developing(3-5)	Good (6-8)	Excellent(9-10)	Total 30
Information	Consists of incorrect information	Contains little incorrect information. Note taking adequate.	It reaches necessary requirements	Outstanding amount of information
Group work	Do not work well as a group. Members are inadequate	Group work is somewhat adequate. Only 2 members does the work	Teamwork is good. Almost all members contribute	Group does well together and everyone plays their part
Presentation Creativity	Little to no creativity	Presentation is somewhat creative	The presentation is neat and acceptable	Presentation is creative and has legible writing and all necessary information is included

Conclusion

I hope you as learners have gained new insight into the Pythagorean Theorem and Mathematics as a subject. It is of significance to know this specific concept of mathematics.