Calculating the area of a right triangle includes remembering the formula, and doing the arithmetic correctly. Here’s a short video demonstrating it. Continue Reading →
Area of a Right Triangle
Tag Archives: right triangle
GeoGebra – Overcoming the Fear
I’ve avoided GeoGebra for a year. But now that I’m in – I’m making circles and triangles dance! Continue Reading →
Math Picture Book & Activity: What’s Your Angle Pythagoras?
Check out this fun math picture book and build your own Pythagorean Rope! Continue Reading →
Cuisenaire Rods Go Pythagorean!
Cuisenaire Rods can be used for all sorts of things – including teaching some Pythagorean Theorem goodies using right triangles and squares! Continue Reading →
How to Teach Right Triangles when Crossing the Street
You expose yourself to more risk when you take the fast route between your car and the store. Sometimes the hypotenuse in a right triangle isn’t the best way to go! Continue Reading →
Learning Right Triangles with Discovery Toys
You can use a pegboard and rubber bands to experiment with right triangles. Here are some ideas. Continue Reading →