Tips for Teachers by Craig Barton

Super 8s: Pythagoras’ theorem V2

Select the skills to practice

Identify the Hypotenuse

Triangle with three sides labelled x, y, z

Find the Hypotenuse

Right-angled triangle. Sides: \(3, 4\). Find \(c\).

\(\sqrt{3^2 + 4^2}\)

Find a Shorter Side

Right-angled triangle. Hypotenuse: \(10\), Side: \(6\). Find \(a\).

\(\sqrt{10^2 – 6^2}\)

Timer (Optional)

Question 1