Stage 4 · Right-angled triangles (Pythagoras’ theorem) · Examine problems involving Pythagoras’ theorem · Topic: Geometry: shapes & angles · Year 7, 8
Apply Pythagoras’ theorem to find the unknown length of a side in a right-angled triangle, giving answers in an exact form or as decimal approximations
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-4-right-angled-triangles-pythagoras-theorem/rig-epi-stg4-01 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_RIG_EPI_STG4_01 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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Outcomes for this focus area (MA4-PYT-C-01)
MA4-PYT-C-01 applies Pythagoras’ theorem to solve problems in various contextsCore resources for this dot point
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Interactive tool
- Interactive toolStarterMathigon: Pythagoras' theorem (interactive course)Use it for: Interactive proof-and-practice chapter to discover and apply Pythagoras' theorem.
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Pythagoras' theoremUse it for: Explanation with an interactive proof.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: PythagorasUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on pythagoras for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: The Pythagorean theoremUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on the pythagorean theorem; good for drill or homework.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: PythagorasUse it for: Short worked-example video on pythagoras to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Focus area resources
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