Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

4th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video tutorial introduces the Pythagorean Theorem, discussing its historical background and its application to right triangles. It highlights real-world examples where right triangles are found, such as in bridges and buildings. The video explains the theorem's formula, a² + b² = c², and demonstrates how to solve a problem using this formula. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with more content.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the Pythagorean Theorem named after?

An Egyptian architect

A Greek philosopher

A Roman mathematician

A Chinese scholar

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

Equilateral triangle

Scalene triangle

Isosceles triangle

Right triangle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you commonly find right triangles?

In circular objects

In bridges and buildings

In spherical objects

In pyramids

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the side opposite the right angle in a right triangle called?

Base

Height

Adjacent

Hypotenuse

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the Pythagorean Theorem, what does 'a squared plus b squared equals c squared' represent?

The area of a circle

The perimeter of a square

The relationship between the sides of a right triangle

The sum of the angles in a triangle

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If side 'a' is 3 and side 'b' is 4, what is the length of side 'c'?

6

7

5

8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 3 squared?

6

9

12

15

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