Pythagoras' theorem in context

A complete lesson looking at slightly trickier questions requiring Pythagoras’ theorem. For example, calculating areas and perimeters of triangles, given two of the sides.

Activities included:

Starter:
A nice picture puzzle where pupils do basic Pythagoras calculations, to remind them of the methods.

Main:

• Examples of the different scenarios pupils will consider later in the lesson, to remind them of a few area and perimeter basics.
• Four themed worksheets, one on diagonals of rectangles two on area and perimeter of triangles, and one on area and perimeter of trapeziums. Each worksheet has four questions with a progression in difficulty. Could be used as a carousel or group task.

Plenary:
A prompt to get pupils discussing what they know about Pythagoras’ theorem.

Printable worksheets and answers included.

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