Pythagorean Theorem

1. Calexico High School CTAP Dolores Bezies Pythagorean Theorem and Right triangles Pythagorean Theorem It’s origin and Simple Proofs

2. Pythagorean Theorem • Using graphics teacher was able to : A) Define the Theorem B) Help students to empirically verify the theorem C) demonstrate the formula to determine the length of the legs or hypotenuse of a right triangle • Presented by: Dolores Bezies Math Teacher @ Calexico HS 760 357 7440 x4005 dbezies@calexico.k12.ca.us

3. 1. Learn how to apply technology in class 2. Make something to catch students interest Expectations: 3. Learn how to integrate hands on activities not previously known by students 4. Learn how to use the net, and how to search for sample lesson

4. SUCCESSES • Use of internet (search) • Use of graphics/Power Point/Geometry Software • Learned how cut/paste from internet • Provide rich selection of resources • Students were engaged with learning

5. How things went?/Shortcomings • It is hard to think how/when to start and how to do it. • Time schedule conflict with other responsibilities, can lead you to stress • Design a single lesson take a lot of effort, but it can be used and adapted in many ways • Learned how to effectively use computer • Equipment granted a lot of motivation to the task

6. Lesson Revision Use software to improve graph representation Take students to computer laboratory where they can get different types of proofs Modify lesson approach, for better understanding using visual help Get training for better presentations

8. Actual Learning Slides • Students’ Samples: • Questionaire/Worksheet • Sample Problems • Proof Sample/hands-on activities

9. Conclusion • It was rewarding to find new ways to integrate technology in the math classroom. • I feel that my students and myself benefit from my training and use of technology in the classroom • It was fun to learn the strategies, to get paid, and to earn such a nice equipment