Pythagoras' theorem (8300 - Foundation - Geometry and measures)

Topic:Pythagoras' theorem

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Specification content Specification notes
G20
  • Know the formula for Pythagoras' Theorem `a^2 + b^2 = c^2`
  • Apply it to find length in right angled triangles in two dimensional figures



    The subject content (above) matches that set out in the Department for Education’s Mathematics GCSE subject content and assessment objectives document.

    The expectation is that:

    • All students will develop confidence and competence with the content identified by standard type
    • All students will be assessed on the content identified by the standard and the underlined type; more highly attaining students will develop confidence and competence with all of this content
    • Only the more highly attaining students will be assessed on the content identified by bold type. The highest attaining students will develop confidence and competence with the bold content.

    Teaching resources

    Pythagoras' theorem - all resources for 3 year route map - zip folder
    Downloadable resource in zip format. 24/06/2015
    Topic overview and lesson plans
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 24/06/2015

    Lesson 1 Activity 1
    Downloadable resource in ppt format. 23/06/2015
    Lesson 1 Activity 2
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    Lesson 2 Activity 1
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    Lesson 3 Activity 1
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    Lesson 3 Activity 2
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    Lesson 4 Activity 1
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    Lesson 4 Activity 2
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    Lesson 5 Activity 1
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    Lesson 6 Activity 1
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    Lesson 6 Activity 2
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    Lesson 1 Worksheet 1
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    Lesson 2 Worksheet 1
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    Lesson 2 Worksheet 2
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    Lesson 3 Worksheet 1
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    Lesson 4 Worksheet 1
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    Lesson 5 Worksheet 1
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    Lesson 1 Homework sheet 1
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    Lesson 2 Homework sheet 1
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    Lesson 3 Homework sheet 1
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    Lesson 4 Homework sheet 1
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    Lesson 5 Homework sheet 1
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    Lesson 6 Homework sheet 1
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    Diagnostic Questions - Pythagoras' theorum 1
    AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic question assessment for the 2017 GCSE Maths qualification. 27/04/2017
    Diagnostic Questions - Pythagoras' theorum 2
    AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic question assessment for the 2017 GCSE Maths qualification.27/04/2017
    Diagnostic Questions - Pythagoras' theorum 3
    AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostics Questions website to share free diagnostic question assessment for the 2017 GCSE Maths qualification.27/04/2017

    CIMT Trigonometry Activities
    A range of interesting resources involving trigonometry including the finding of exact trigonometric ratios for common angles and real life applications such as wheelchair ramps.04/08/2015
    Maths is Fun: Pythagoras
    An introduction to the use of Pythagoras' Theorem followed by ten online questions.04/08/2015
    NRICH Making Maths: Clinometer
    A practical activity involving making a clinometer to help measure the height of tall objects such as trees.04/08/2015
    Nuffield Foundation - Pythagoras
    A powerpoint presentation and associated worksheets in which students solve real life problems using Pythagoras' theorem, including situations where a non-right angled triangle must be split into right angled triangles.17/08/2015
    Trigonometry and Pythagoras Post It Challenge
    A fun classroom activity in which students solve a variety of problems using Pythagoras' Theorem and trigonometry. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 04/08/2015
    Trigonometry Matching Activity
    In this activity students must match a triangle, working and answer card - each triangle also has an incorrect working card to ensure students cannot just choose the correct working from the numbers involved. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 04/08/2015

    Nuffield Foundation - Pythagoras
    A powerpoint presentation and associated worksheets in which students solve real life problems using Pythagoras' theorem, including situations where a non-right angled triangle must be split into right angled triangles.17/08/2015
    Nuffield Foundation: Pythagoras' Theorem
    Students use Pythagoras' Theorem to solve problems including those set in context.04/08/2015

    Pythagoras' Theorem - Lesson Plan 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 21/09/2010
    Pythagoras' Theorem - Lesson Plan 2
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 21/06/2010
    Pythagoras' Theorem - Lesson Starter
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    Pythagoras' Theorem - Target Board - Powerpoint
    Downloadable resource in ppt format. 21/04/2010
    Pythagoras' Theorem - Worksheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 21/07/2010
    Pythagoras' Theorem - Worksheet 2
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 21/05/2010
    Pythagoras' Thoerem - Homework sheets
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 07/03/2010

    Topic Tests

    8300 GCSE Foundation Pythagoras' Theorem Mark Scheme
    Downloadable resource in pdf format. 04/11/2022
    8300 GCSE Foundation Pythagoras' Theorem Topic Test
    Downloadable resource in pdf format. 04/11/2022

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