Theorem Of Pythagoras

In extension maths we learnt about Pythagoras and his theorem. We had to show our thinking explaining the theorem of Pythagoras and answer the questions below. We also had to make a diagram explaining the theorem of Pythagoras.

The Theorem of Pythagoras

Walt:  understand the theorem of Pythagoras and show our thinking.

What is a ‘theorem’?

In mathematics it is a rule expressed by symbols or formulas. It is also a system of ideas attempted to explain something.

Who was Pythagoras?

Pythagoras of Samos was an Ionian Greek philosopher he was also a mathematician and discovered the religious movement called Pythagoreanism.

What did he do for a job?

Pythagoras worked as a mathematician and had a school named the semicircle. Not only did he teach maths but Pythagoras also was one of the most distinguished teachers of religion in ancient Greece.  

Why did he do that?

Pythagoras was influenced by Thales, Pherekydes and Anaximander to a great extent. Thales made the biggest impact on him and contributed to Pythagoras’s interests in astronomy and mathematics.

What was his claim to fame?

Pythagoras had lots of work although most of it was lost and destroyed over time. Pythagoras was famous because of his well known theory today but was well know back in his time because he was an excellent mathematician and priest.

What is the importance of his theorem?

well k Pythagoras’s theorem can be used for many different things and is important because it saves time and money.

Explain where it can be used.

Pythagoras’s theorem is used in many different places and in many different ways such as painting, concrete pouring, architecture, how high a ladder has to go on a wall at a possible angle, pyramids, cranes, races, maths, hills, fishing and buildings.

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Pythagoras Biography - Profile, Childhood, Life And Timeline  
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