Bolanle Odusanya

Mathematics Grade 8
Standard - CC.2.3.8.A.3
Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.
M08.C-G.2.1.1 Apply the converse of the Pythagorean theorem
to show a triangle is a right triangle.
M08.C-G.2.1.2 Apply the Pythagorean theorem to determine
unknown side lengths in right triangles in real-world and
mathematical problems in two and three dimensions.
M08.C-G.2.1.3 Apply the Pythagorean theorem to find the
distance between two points in a coordinate system

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Part I Pythagorean Theorem
Find the length of the missing side.
1.)
2.)

3.)

20

x = _______

x=______

6
16

2.5
6 + 2.5 = x 2
2

x 2 +162 = 202

36 + 6.25 = x

x 2 = 400 196

12

14

x
x = ________

122 + x 2 = 142
144 + x 2 = 196

42.25 = x
x = 52 7.2
6.5 x
For each question, students will receive 1 point for correctly identifying the legs of the triangle
as A and B, and the hypotenuse as C, and correctly use the Pythagorean theorem to solve for x.

x = 144 = 12

Determine whether the triangle with the given side lengths is a right triangle, acute triangle, or
obtuse triangle.
4.) a = 6, b = 8, c = 10 RIGHT

5.) a = 14, b = 16, c =18 ACUTE

Right triangle because a2 + b2 = c2

Acute Triangle because a2 + b2 > c2

Student will receive 1 point for using the converse of Pythagorean theorem, and
another point for correctly labeling the type triangle
6. What is the length of the ladder? It's 6 ft. from the house at the bottom and touches the wall
14 ft. up at the top.
The length of the ladder is approximately 15.3ft.
2
2
Student will receive 1 point for correctly using
14 + 6 = 232
Pythagorean theorem to solve this real world
c 2 = 232
problem, and another point for answering question
correctly.
c = 232 = 15.3
7) The shortest leg of a right triangle is 27 units. The other leg is the solution to
2x 5 = 67. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
Solve for x to get x = 36 (1point)
Use Pythagorean Theorem to find length of the Hypotenuse which equals 45
Students will receive 1 point for correctly identifying the legs of the triangle as A and B, and the
hypotenuse as C, and correctly use the Pythagorean theorem to solve for the missing side.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
8.) Find the length of the hypotenuse. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.
a. 6.9 ft
b. 2.8 ft.
c. 5.7 ft.
d. 5 ft. *

3 ft.

x
4 ft.

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11 ft
9) Multiple Choice: In the given triangle, find the missing length to the nearest tenth.
a) 20.2 ft *

b) 7.5 ft.

c) 11.7 ft.

d) 17.3 ft.

17 ft

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11.

Part II: Finding distance between two points

1. Find the length of AB .
A)

3 units

B)

2.45 units

C)

18 units

D)

4.24 units *

B
A

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2. Which expression represents the distance between the points graphed below?
A.

172 + 172 *

B.

(17

C.

(3

+ 12 )

D.

+ 17 2 )

32 + 12

Part III: Estimating square roots

Instructions: Estimate the square roots using a number line. You may use a calculator to
check your work. (You must show your work in order to receive credit for this section)
1. 2 64 = 16
Correctly identifies the square root of 64 as a perfect square of 8, and 2 as a coefficient.
Students will receive1 point for showing the square root of 64 as 8 and 1 point for
multiplying the coefficient.
2. 111 =10.5
Correctly identifies 111 as a number in between 100 121. Students will receive 1
point for using a number line to demonstrate this fact, and another point for answering the
question correctly.

3. 149 =12.2
Correctly identifies 149 as a number in between 144 169. Students will receive 1
point for using a number line to demonstrate this fact, and another point for answering the
question correctly.
Part IV: Angles and Triangles
1.

Why is it not possible to make a right triangle using lengths of 20 inches, 30 inches, and 40
inches?
a.

40 30 does not equal 20

b.

40 20 equals 30

c.

(40 30)2 does not equal 202

d.

402 302 does not equal 202 *

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2.

In a triangle, one angle measures 46 while another measures 108. What is the measure of
the remaining angle?
Writes the equation 46 + 108 + remaining angle = 180 (1 Point)
180 154 = 26
The measure of the remaining angle is 26 degrees. (1 Point)

3. Find the missing angle measure in the triangle.

46

46

Writes the equation 2(46) + missing angle = 180 (1 Point)

180 92 = 88
The measure of the remaining angle is 88 degrees. (1 Point)

Match the following term to the appropriate definition.

1. The sum of the interior angles of a
triangle C *
2. The sides of a right triangle D *
3. A tool for solving right triangle
problems F *
4. The side across the right angle of a
right triangle B *
5. A triangle with one angle greater
than 90 degrees A *
6. Two lines that intersect to form right
angles E *

A. Obtuse
B. Hypotenuse
C. 180 degrees
D. Legs
E. Perpendicular
F. Pythagorean Theorem

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REFLECTION
This assessment is designed to gather information on student mastery of this unit. The
Pythagorean theorem unit is divided up into three sections based on the standard anchors
provided. Students began the unit with review of triangles and the different types there are. This
then led to understanding how triangles are formed and the triangle inequality theorem to the
Pythagorean theorem. Students were introduced to real life applications to the Pythagorean
theorem, when it is used, and how it is used. In preparation for the test, students were given
review packets, which were done in class in order to provide assistance to struggling students.
The review packet included detailed explanation and examples of how to solve problems. During
review sessions, students were able to work in partners, individually, or with me. In order to
cater to the needs of the visual and active learners, a project was assigned where students
designed a Pythagorean spiral. This mini project allowed students to practice their skills in a fun
and engaging manner.