8th Grade Math - Modeling the Pythagorean Theorem

This post explains and give practice opportunities related to TEKS 8.6C:

use models and diagrams to explain the Pythagorean theorem

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Instruction

Students use squares and representations to derive and explain the Pythagorean theorem.

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STAAR Practice

Between 2016 and 2023 (including redesign practice), this supporting standard has been tested 5 times on the STAAR test. Videos explaining the problems can be found below. If you'd rather take a quiz over these questions, click here. The videos below are linked to the questions in the quiz as answer explanations after the quiz is submitted.

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