Pythagorean Theorem and Special Right Triangles Around the Room

When I first started teaching Math 2, I was not excited for the Geometry units in the class. I was the type of student in high school that was very Algebra minded, therefore struggling when it came to Geometry. I have since fallen in love with Geometry and it is becoming one of my favorite things to teach. During my first year of teaching, I knew I had to make Geometry engaging and exciting for my students - this way my misery of it didn't rub off onto them.

To make this happen, I created this around the room activity. It covered Pythagorean Theorem, Converse of Pythagorean Theorem, Classifying Triangles using Pythagorean Theorem, and Special Right Triangles. You can purchase the around the room in my TeachersPayTeachers store by following the link below and keep on reading to see how I utilize it in my classroom.

Pythagorean Theorem and Special Right Triangles Around the Room

After teaching full lessons on Pythagorean Theorem and it's converse, as well as Special Right Triangles, my students are itching to get out fo their desks and move around. This around the room is perfect! When you print out the around the room, you will need to fold it on the dotted line to hide the answer prior to hanging up each question on the wall. You will also need to print of all of the answer sheets and pass one out to each student.

When it is time for your students to get up and begin the around the room, they are able to start at any of the 20 questions. There is a box for each question on the answer sheet for them to show their work. They just need to keep track of which questions they have answered. Each student can work out the problem, and then flip up the paper and see the answer hidden on the back.

One of the reasons I love using around the rooms like this in my classroom is because it allows my students to get immediate feedback on what they are doing and how well they are understanding the concept being taught. This also allows me to informatively assess my students by observing the questions they are asking me, as well as each other to get help.

Overall, these around the rooms are loved by my students and myself. It gives them a chance to get up and out of the their desk, and it gives me time to get some feedback on how well they are understanding the concept prior to a test or quiz. I hope you enjoy it!