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Pythagoras' Theorem

This MEP resource from CIMT is taken from text book 8A which covers the mathematics scheme of work for the first half of year 8.

Pythagoras' theorem covers: the definition of Pythagoras' theorem, calculating the length of the hypotenuse, calculating the length of the other sides, solving problems in context and construction and angles; using Pythagoras' theorem to decide whether a triangle is right-angled.

The initial file forms part of the textbook. The activities sheet, extra exercises and mental tests compliment the work covered in the textbook. The overhead slides can be used on an interactive whiteboard.

Alongside the pupils' material there are lesson plans which outline the content of the unit, these are differentiated into three levels, ST, A and E as well as suggested routes through them.

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