Pythagorean Theorem Differentiated Instruction for Use in an ...

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Example 1
1. Cut out pieces 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
2. Cover the smaller squares with pieces. Piece 1 covers the smallest square, pieces 2, 3, 4, 5 cover
the medium square.
3. Cover the largest square with the pieces from the smaller two squares (pieces 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5).
Glue the pieces down.
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What kind of triangle is created by the squares?_______________
Can you cover the largest square with pieces from the smaller squares?___________
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