Week 6 Presentation: Pythagorean Theorem
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Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Knewton text (integrated in Knewton Assignments)
- Lesson in Canvas
Instructions
A “Pythagorean Triple” is a set of positive integers, a, b and c that fits the rule: a2+ b2= c2.
Here is a list of a few Pythagorean Triples:
(3, 4, 5) |
(5, 12, 13) |
(6, 8, 10) |
(7, 24, 25) |
(8, 15, 17) |
(9, 40, 41) |
(10, 24, 26) |
(11, 60, 61) |
(12, 35, 37) |
(13, 84, 85) |
(14, 48, 50) |
(15, 112, 113) |
(16, 63, 65) |
(17, 144, 145) |
(18, 80, 82) |
(19, 180, 181) |
(20, 21, 29) |
(20, 99, 101) |
(21, 220, 221) |
(23, 264, 265) |
Pick a Pythagorean Triple and use the Pythagorean Theorem to verify that
a2+ b2= c2. Create a presentation explaining your step-by-step approach to solving the problem. Your presentation should be done in PowerPoint with Voice Over and should be 1 – 2 minutes in length.
Grading
This activity will be graded using the
Presentation
Rubric
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Course Outcomes (CO): 6
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
RubricPresentation Rubric
Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMathematical Calculations |
20.0 pts |
10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation |
20.0 ptsIncludes a detailed explanation and analysis. Uses Power Point with Voice Over and presentation is at least one minute.15.0 ptsIncludes a detailed explanation and analysis. Uses Power Point with Voice Over, but presentation is less than one minute in length.10.0 ptsExplanation and analysis are lacking in detail and clarity. Uses Power Point with Voice Over, but presentation is less than 1 minute in length.0.0 ptsDid not use PowePoint with Voice Over | |||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Skills |
10.0 ptsPresents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).6.0 ptsPresents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).2.0 ptsPresents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).0.0 ptsPresents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation). | |||
Total Points: 50.0 |