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ERIC Number: ED617173
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Dec-16
Pages: 38
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Pythagorean Multi-Proof Square
Nisula, Bruce
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This paper presents a novel figure for teaching multiple geometric proofs of the Pythagorean theorem. Because it consists only of congruent given right triangles, the figure can be constructed using a template of the given right triangle or, if available, a computer program. Within the figure, called a Pythagorean multi-proof square, there are four a-squares, four b-squares, and one c-square, which in various combinations form the substrate for 12 different Pythagorean proofs. A set of teaching slides is provided in the Appendix.
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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