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 B
Grade A
Learning Objective for next lesson:
Grade D
To be able to explain the method for number problems using trial and improvement.
When do you know you have the correct answer?
Grade C
To be able to explain the method for solving equations using trial and improvement.
When can we can be confident about a set degree of accuracy?
Grade B
To be able to recognise the shapes of the graphs y = x3 and y=1/x.
How many solutions could you expect to from cubic equation?
