Pythagoras' Theorem - Year 9 Mathematics Lesson (NSW)

Year 9 · Mathematics · Lesson Plan · NSW · $0.00 AUD

New South Wales curriculum edition. A free Year 9 maths lesson plan introducing Pythagoras' theorem. The teacher models a² + b² = c² and how to identify the hypotenuse opposite the right angle, then students find the hypotenuse in guided practice and use extra practice questions to find a missing shorter side. Differentiation ideas, an exit ticket and modelled answers for the extra practice are included.

Aligned to AC9M9M03 (Australian Curriculum).

Students will:
• Identify the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
• Use Pythagoras' theorem to find the hypotenuse
• Find a missing shorter side of a right-angled triangle

A ready-to-use lesson plan, supplied as PDF, editable Word (DOCX) and PowerPoint (PPTX).

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