Description
Do your students struggle with finding the hypotenuse? Or even struggle with doing on grade level math? This activity helps students practice finding the hypotenuse using scaffolded questions.
The Pythagorean Theorem is an important 8th grade concept! This activity will help students learn to use the Pythagorean Theorem in finding the hypotenuse. The questions includes only whole numbers to strength understanding before adding complex numbers.
Included in this activity:
- Common Core Standards
- Self-grading Mystery Puzzle
- Answer Key
What makes it self-grading?
This activity shows students immediately if they got the answer correct or not. If a student types in the correct answer, the cell in Google Sheets will turn green as well as pop up a piece of the picture. If student input the incorrect answer*, the cell turns red.
How can you use this?
- Independent In-Class Activity (In-person or Virtual)
- Homework Assignment
- Math Centers
- Review Before an Assessment
- Differentiation activity because it is self-checking
The Pythagorean Theorem is my favorite 8th grade math concept. It is jam-packed with real-world applications, exploration activities, and computational practice. Understanding and excelling at the Pythagorean Theorem will equip students with skills and tools needed for later math topics.
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