Grade 8 Mathematics Module 7, Topic C: The Pythagorean Theorem

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Grade 8 Mathematics Module 7, Topic C: The Pythagorean Theorem

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Module 7, Topic C revisits the Pythagorean Theorem and its applications, now in a context that includes the use of square roots and irrational numbers. Students learn another proof of the Pythagorean Theorem involving areas of squares off of each side of a right triangle (8.G.B.6). Another proof of the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem is presented to students, which requires an understanding of congruent triangles (8.G.B.6). With the concept of square roots firmly in place, students apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve real-world and mathematical problems to determine an unknown side length of a right triangle and the distance between two points on the coordinate plane (8.G.B.7, 8.G.B.8).

 

Content Standard(s):
Mathematics
MA2019 (2019)
Grade: 8
26. Informally justify the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.

Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
M.AAS.8.26 Identify vertical angles given two parallel lines cut by a transversal.


Mathematics
MA2019 (2019)
Grade: 8
27. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points in a coordinate plane.

Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
M.AAS.8.27 Use the pythagorean theorem to find the hypotenuse when given the measures of two legs in a real-world context. Limit to Pythagorean triples.


Mathematics
MA2019 (2019)
Grade: 8
28. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths of right triangles, including real-world applications

Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
M.AAS.8.27 Use the pythagorean theorem to find the hypotenuse when given the measures of two legs in a real-world context. Limit to Pythagorean triples.


Tags: converse, coordinate system, distance, proof, Pythagorean Theorem, right triangles, threedimensions, twodimensions
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