This Instructional Activity is a part of the Lesson 15, Unit 7, Grade 8. This discussion is an opportunity for students to practice explaining a proof of the Pythagorean theorem using similar triangles. Instead of leading the discussion, consider posing the questions, one at a time, to small groups of students and allowing time for discussions. Then, have select students share their reasoning while others critique.
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