Pythagorean Theorem

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History of Pythagorean Theorem and how it was derived	Gives less than 3 accurate facts about Pythagoras Writing is unclear.	Gives 4 or more accurate facts Writing is somewhat clear.	Gives 5 or more accurate facts. Writing is clear.	Gives 5 or more accurate facts. Writing is clear and expressive.	25%
Pythagorean Theorem	Formula is missing. Explanation doesn't identify relationship of triangle sides.	Formula is correct. Explanation about triangle side relationship is unclear.	Formula is correct. Explanation about triangle side relationship is clear.	Formula is correct. Explanation demons- trates excellent unders- standing of triangle side relationship.	25%
Pythagorean Triples	Explanation does not effectively explain derivation. No triples are given for examples.	Explanation is somewhat clear. One or two examples are given.	Explanation of how they are derived is clear. At least 3 examples are given.	Explanation of how they are derived is very clear and expressed well. At least 3 examples are given.	25%
Worksheet and Handout	Unable to complete any problems on the worksheet and handout.	Able to complete at least 50% of the worksheet and handout.	Able to complete at least 75% of worksheet and handout.	Able to complete at least 90% of worksheet and handout.	25%
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