Archive for the 'Pythagoras' Category


History to Enrich Mathematics Learning!

Thursday, July 24th, 2008 2:08 pm

Written by: Kimberly Lightle

Although the NCTM Standards do not have student expectations for learning mathematics history, exposure to this history can help students see real-world connections in mathematics.
Approximating Pi
Mathematics and science owe a great deal to Archimedes, including a way to approximate pi. Here is historical information along with an applet to approximate pi using the perimeter […]

Posted in Topics: Geometry, History of Mathematics, Math, Measurement, Pi, Probability, Pythagoras, Quick Takes, Ratio

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Pythagoras and His Theorem

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 10:39 am

Written by: Kimberly Lightle

A topic once reserved for high school geometry, the Pythagorean theorem is now part and parcel of the middle school curriculum. These resources offer visual demonstrations that can make the abstract theorem more concrete for students and lead them in analyzing the mathematical relationships involved, as recommended by the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. […]

Posted in Topics: Geometry, History of Mathematics, Math, Pythagoras, Pythagorean Theorem, Quick Takes, Triangles

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