The Pythagorean Theorem is a powerful tool which people have used for centuries -- and at its heart is the right triangle. Join our hosts as they investigate the relationship between a right triangle's legs and hypotenuse, uncover the history of the Pythagorean Theorem and show how it can be applied to situations in the real world. Students will see how this theorem can be used to find the length of an unknown side, be warned of a common mistake made when working with square roots and discover that the Distance Formula is an application of the Pythagorean Theorem on the coordinate plane. Part of the multivolume Algebra for Students DVD Series. A teacher's guide is included and available online.
"...[uses] easy-to-understand real-life scenarios…Highly recommended." - Video Librarian (Sept/Oct 2007)
"…Of special note are the real-world applications…outstanding and thoroughly 'student friendly'…Offer[s] a complete course…highly recommended as a math class curriculum supplement…" - Children's Bookwatch (May 2008)
Additional Features & Details Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo Features: Chapter Select, Discussion Questions & Activities Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen DVD Encoding: Region ALL Language: English, Spanish
Grades 7 to Adults Color, Live Action Closed-Captioned Copyright 2007 MARC Record Available Catalog Card Kit Available Single Main Entry Card Available Teacher's Guide Available:Download Now
...[uses] easy-to-understand real-life scenarios…Highly recommended." - Video Librarian (Sept/Oct 2007)