Using Similarity to Prove the Pythagorean Theorem

In the eighth grade, your students were introduced to the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse. They applied this theorem to a variety of real-world and mathematical problems to find the lengths of sides of right triangles. Now that your students understand concepts related to similarity, they are able to appreciate a simple proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. The focus of this tutorial is on describing and explaining a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem using similar triangles.
Resource ID#: 154518 Type: Professional Development
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: right triangles, similarity, proof, Pythagorean Theorem, math, mathematics, geometry, triangle theorems, triangles,
Instructional Component Type(s): Professional Development,  Tutorial, 
Resource Collection: Original Teacher Tutorials

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