26 November 2012

26 November, S2 - 10/M1*

Title: Pythagoras’ theorem.

Room 28
Learning Objectives

Grade C                                 

To be able to demonstrate solving problems in 2D using Pythagoras’ theorem.

How do you know which side is the hypotenuses?


Grade B
To be able to solve problems in 3D using Pythagoras’ theorem.
Why is it often best to write the first answer as a surd?

Grade A
To be able to investigate real life problems using Pythagoras’ Theorem.
How do you know when you can use Pythagoras' Theorem?


Resources
Grade C

Introduce students to finding the length of the hypotenuse.




Lead on to asking student to find the length of one of the shorter sides.




Grade A
Investigation

Homework
Learning Objective for next lesson: 

Grade B
To be able to solve problems in 3D using Pythagoras’ theorem.
Why is it often best to write the first answer as a surd?

Grade A
To be able to investigate real life problems using Pythagoras’ Theorem.
How do you know when you can use Pythagoras' Theorem?