Converse Pythagorean Theorem Proof Notes and Test Practice

This resource was developed to meet the requirements of the 8th Grade Geometry Standard below:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.G.B.6
Explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.

Note: It does NOT contain a reference to the Pythagorean theorem formula, however this serves as a building block between the concrete and abstract.

This resource is MOST EFFECTIVE when used after an introductory activity and/or practice manipulating squares to form right triangles.

It contains the following resources:

1) Pythagorean Theorem Proof & Converse: 4 Example Problems

2) Pythagorean Theorem Proof & Converse: 10 TEST PRACTICE Problems

3) Answer Keys