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Pythagoras’ theorem (8 lessons)

In this sequence of 8 lessons, students explore Pythagoras’ theorem by finding side lengths, perimeters, and areas of right-angled triangles and composite shapes.

Resource details
Year level
Year 8
Purpose
Teaching resource
Strand
Space
Topic
Angles and geometric reasoning
Audience
Teachers
Format
Webpage
Australian Curriculum code
AC9M8M06
Numeracy progression
Understanding geometric properties (P7) Understanding units of measurement (P10) Multiplicative strategies (P9)
Publisher
Victoria State Government Department of Education
Copyright
© State Government of Victoria. Creative Commons BY 4.0.
Keywords
problem solving Pythagoras's theorem
Other terms
pythagorean triples right‑angled triangles