Using Technology and Media-Rich Platforms to help teach the Pythagorean Theorem

Hui Fang Huang Su; Denise Gates; Janice Haramis; Farrah Bell; Claude Manigat; Kristin Hierpe; Lourivaldo Da Silva; Angie Su

Using Technology and Media-Rich Platforms to help teach the Pythagorean Theorem

Hui Fang Huang Su
, Denise Gates
, Janice Haramis
, Farrah Bell
, Claude Manigat
, Kristin Hierpe
, Lourivaldo Da Silva
, Angie Su

Nova Southeastern University

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Abstract

The history of mathematics is quite extensive, dating back to ancient times and elapsing several centuries. Many great mathematicians, philosophers, scientists, and scholars have contributed to mathematics on the subject we see today. For the purpose of this research project, we have chosen to highlight the great mathematician Pythagoras and his famous Pythagorean Theorem. We investigate the history of the Pythagorean Theorem, relationships among Pythagorean numbers, and unusual proofs of the Theorem. This paper provides a suggestive lesson plan, activity, and presentation for classroom use.

Original language	American English
Journal	Transformations
Volume	2
Issue number	2
State	Published - Dec 27 2016

Keywords

Middle Grade mathematics
Pythagorean Theorem
Technology
curriculum
lesson plan
secondary mathematics
teaching strategies

Disciplines

Education
Science and Mathematics Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development

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Using Technology and Media-Rich Platforms to help teach the Pythagorean Theorem

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