A set of eleven lessons (80 slides) which could be used individually or as introductions to textbook exercises. Pupils who have been absent from school and need to catch up with work would find these useful. Alternatively they could be used for revision or for class notes

This is a whole lesson introducing the topic of Pythagoras. This builds understanding by using activities as well as questions to challenge pupils to think. This lesson is ready to go with no prep required. It also great for home learning. 19 slide presentation + lots of extra resources. This lesson includes: + a starter looking at 'Pythagorean Triples' + Learning objectives (differentiated) + keywords + Two cut and stick activities that help pupils to understand what Pythagoras is + Great teaching slides + Lots of examples + Embedded questions (with answers) + worksheet (great for homework) + Plenary ALL LESSONS on Geometry in one BIG Bundle: Geometry: All Lessons ALSO: + Please provide a RATING with written feedback + Please email outstandingresourceshelp@gmail.com if there are any issues and we will respond within 24 hours + Lessons are flat-packed (limited editing) for copyright purposes Thank you in advance for your support, purchase and feedback #mathslessons #maths #secondarymaths #mathscenters #teachingideas #algebra #teacherslife #teachingkids #teachingmaths #mathsactivities #homeschooling #tesresources #teaching #mathsisfun #teachershare #teachertips #teachers #KS3 #KS4 #KS5 #igcse #learning #gcsemaths

Suitable for both Key stage 3 and 4. This worksheet is designed to help pupils revise questions involving finding missing side lengths using pythagoras. The worksheet is fully differentiated (mild, medium spicy, hot and challenge) allowing pupils to work at different levels simultaneously. The worksheet also features a section for pupils to self-assess their understanding and set a target for next lesson. Answers included which can be projected directly onto the smart board.

A powerpoint to support the teaching of Pythagoras for both long and short sides. Includes objectives, examples and student activities.

I created this worksheet to involve a mixture of all types of Pythagoras questions. It includes finding the hypotenuse, finding the missing side, worded questions and then exam style questions.

A park themed Pythagorean theorem activity. Use the theorem to calculate the distances between different points on the map. I have included one colour map. one question sheet. one answer sheet. A free Pythagoras theorem worksheet is also available: [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/pythagoras-theorem-worksheet-11982105]

A powerpoint on Pythagoras from finding squares and square roots, moving onto finding missing sides of a triangle and then onto applying this to functional problems including ladders, worded and graphs. I usually print the last 4 slides as 4 in 1. The video link to youtube is brilliant and proves Pythagoras using water

Free preview - This well thought out booklet has been structured to increase in difficulty gradually, beginning with scaffolded intro examples and building up to more challenging questions that get them thinking.   Under the hood Using Pythagoras’ theorem to find the hypotenuse Using Pythagoras’ theorem to find the shorter sides Harder examples when the triangle has been rotated Challenge questions involving finding perimeters of compound shapes with triangles.   Important: This is a free preview file. The full HQ sheet with answers included can be found here on TES by clicking the link below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12829753 Thorough, comprehensive, and suitable for both KS3 and KS4. Our resources are carefully designed to boost confidence and grades.

This is a lesson I used with my lower ability learners as a basic introduction to Pythagoras. It starts with general retrieval practise and leads onto who Pythagoras was with some funny facts about the Pythagoreans! Students are then introduced to Pythag Theorem! There are some guided and independent questions using right angled triangles but I supplement this with one of the may free worksheets on TES to consolidate the learning.

A complete lesson on using Pythagoras’ theorem for 3-dimensional scenarios. Activities included: Starter: Two questions involving a spider walking along the faces of a cuboid. For the first question, pupils draw or use a pre-drawn net and measure to estimate the distance travelled by the spider. This leads into a discussion about finding exact distances using Pythagoras’ theorem, followed by a second question for pupils to apply this method to. Main: Highly visual example and quick questions for pupils to try on finding the space diagonal of a cuboid. A set of questions with a progression in difficulty, starting with finding space diagonals of cuboids, then looking at problems involving midpoints and different 3D solids. An extension where pupils try to find integer dimensions for a cuboid with a given space diagonal length. Plenary: Final question to discuss and check for understanding. Printable worksheets and answers included. Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

Pythagoras for KS3 Maths This individual powerpoint presentation is from the KS3 Maths Topics Series. It contains 53 slides (Plus a title and end slide), so there are lots of examples. Two different methods of setting the working our are used. This is an ideal resource which you will enjoy using to explain Pythagoras’ Theorem to your classes for years to come. The powerpoint explains: Pythagoras’ Theorem: Introduction Pythagoras’ Theorem Finding the Longest Side: Method 1 Finding one of the Shorter Sides: Method 1 Various Questions: Method 1 Finding the Longest Side: Method 2 Finding one of the Shorter Sides: Method 2 Various Questions: Method 2

A Pythagoras theorem activity involving stacked right angled triangles. In order to work out the top length, you must work your way up the piled triangles using the information you know. Great for extending gifted and talented students. Involves finding the longer side and the shorter side of the triangle.

This presentation explains in simple terms how to go about solving Pythagoras Theorem. Great lesson starter to introduce the topic or a helpful revision guide.

Graded worksheet with differentiated Pythagoras questions, ranging from 2D to 3D, real life and contectual examples. Was offered a job based on this lesson.

Pythagoras pack containing a “doodle notes” sheet, and 2 worksheets on the real life applications of finding the hypotenuse using pythagoras to find the hypotenuse and the length of a shorter side :)

A complete lesson for first introducing Pythagoras’ theorem. Activities included: Starter: A set of equations to solve, similar to what pupils will need to solve when doing Pythagoras questions. Includes a few sneaky ones that should cause some discussion. Main: Examples and quick question to make sure pupils can identify the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle. Optional ‘discovery’ activity of pupils measuring sides of triangles and making calculations to demonstrate Pythagoras’ theorem. Questions to get pupils thinking about when Pythagoras’ theorem applies and when it doesn’t. Examples and quick questions for pupils to try on the standard, basic questions of finding either the hypotenuse or a shorter side. A worksheet with a mild progression in difficulty, from integer sides and answers to decimals. An extension task of a ‘pile up’ activity (based on an idea by William Emeny, but I did make this one myself). Plenary: Some multiple choice questions to consolidate the basic method, but also give a taster of other geometry problems Pythagoras’ theorem can be used for (e.g. finding the length of the diagonal of a rectangle). Printable worksheets and answers included. Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

A complete lesson, or range of activities to use, on the theme of Pythagorean triples. A great lesson for adding some interest, depth and challenge to the topic of Pythagoras’ theorem. Activities included: Starter: A set of straight forward questions on finding the third side given two sides in a right-angled triangle, to remind pupils of Pythagoras’ theorem. Main: Slides explaining that Pythagoras’ theorem can be used to test whether a triangle has a right angle. A sorting activity where pupils test whether given triangles contain a right angle. Quick explanation of Pythagorean triples, followed by a structured worksheet for pupils to try using Diophantus’ method to generate Pythagorean triples, and, as an extension, prove why the method works. Two pairs of challenging puzzles about Pythagorean triples. Plenary: A final question, not too difficult, to bring together the theme of the lesson (see cover image). Printable worksheets and answers included. Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!

An excellent lesson plan on Pythagoras Theorem. Starter on square numbers up to 15. Introduction on Pythagoras Theorem. How to work out the length of hypotenuse. Introduce the Pythagoras theorem formula. Also, work out other lengths of right angle triangle using Pythagoras Theorem. Work out the length of hypotenuse and answers provided on whiteboard. Worksheet on Pythagoras Theorem questions. Plenary on Pythagoras Theorem using word problem.

A set of challenging activities using Pythagoras’ theorem. Activities included: Starter: Given two isosceles triangles, pupils work out which one has the larger area. Main: Examples/practice questions, followed by two sets of questions on the theme of comparing area and perimeter of triangles. Both sets start with relatively straight forward use of Pythagoras’ theorem, but end with an area=perimeter question, where pupils ideally use algebra to arrive at an exact, surd answer. Plenary: Not really a plenary, but a very beautiful puzzle (my take on the spiral of Theodorus) with an elegant answer.