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Proving the Pythagorean Theorem

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Before, During, After

The Pythagorean Theorem Three Part Lesson
Before During After
Getting Ready
  • Get Students mentally ready to work on the task
  • Be sure all expectations for products are clear
 Students Work
  • Let go!
  • Listen carefully
  • Provide hints
  • Observe and asses
 Class Discourse
  • Accept student solutions without evaluation
  • Conduct discussion as students justify and evaluate results and methods