Generalising: Pythagoras's theorem

In this lesson, we will develop an understanding of Pythagoras' theorem by drawing upon our tilted squares knowledge.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Look at the diagram below and fill in the gap: The area of the larger square is equal to the ........... of the area of the two smaller squares.

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Q2.What is the side length of the larger square?

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Q3.What is the side length of the larger square?

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Q4.What is the side length of the larger square?

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Q5.If the pink triangle has a base of 10 and a height of 2. What is the area of the green tilted square?

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Q6.If the pink triangle has a base of 10 and a height of 2. What is the side length of the green square?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Look at the diagram below and fill in the gap: The area of the larger square is equal to the ........... of the area of the two smaller squares.

1/6

Q2.What is the side length of the larger square?

2/6

Q3.What is the side length of the larger square?

3/6

Q4.What is the side length of the larger square?

4/6

Q5.If the pink triangle has a base of 10 and a height of 2. What is the area of the green tilted square?

5/6

Q6.If the pink triangle has a base of 10 and a height of 2. What is the side length of the green square?

6/6

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Generalising Pythagoras's theorem

Exit Quiz

Q1.What is the name of the longest side of a right-angled triangle?

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Q2.Which diagram shows the hypotenuse correctly highlighted and labelled?

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Q3.A right-angled triangle has the sides a, b and c. Choose the correct formula for finding the length of side a.

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Q4.Work out the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle shown below.

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Generalising Pythagoras's theorem

Exit Quiz

Q1.What is the name of the longest side of a right-angled triangle?

1/4

Q2.Which diagram shows the hypotenuse correctly highlighted and labelled?

2/4

Q3.A right-angled triangle has the sides a, b and c. Choose the correct formula for finding the length of side a.

3/4

Q4.Work out the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle shown below.

4/4

Lesson summary: Generalising: Pythagoras's theorem

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