Full course description
Welcome to the Midpoint of Hypotenuse Theorem Lesson!
Representations of a problem-based lesson that leads to the Midpoint of the Hypotenuse Theorem where in any right angle triangle the midpoint of hypotenuse is equidistant from its vertices. Students work on a problem about finding a point equidistant from three swimmers in a rectangular pool. In this lesson library, you will find diverse representations of this lesson in the form of engaging lesson storyboards with cartoon characters prepared by teachers from around the world. You will also have the opportunity to reflect on these lesson representations by adding annotations, reviewing annotations contributed by other teachers, and starting a discussion thread.
Audience:
Highschool Mathematics Teachers, Teacher Educators, Students
Mathematics Domain:
Geometry
Key Features:
- View storyboards
- Annotate storyboards
- Read annotations from teachers around the world
- Compare annotations
- Start lesson focused discussion threads
Learning Objectives
- Examine different representations of the Midpoint of Hypotenuse Theorem lesson and discover diverse ways to teach this topic
- Refine your knowledge on teaching approaches by understanding perspectives of teachers from across the world
- Initiate discussions with teachers on teaching approaches
Tags:
Right Triangle, Midpoint of Hypotenuse Theorem, Triangle Properties, Triangle Congruence, Pool Problem, Perpendicular Bisector, Proof, Construction
Sponsors:
National Science Foundation, James S. McDonnell Foundation