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Triples, Triples, Triples: Grade 7-8

Assessment Guide

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Theory Criterion
Students will learn the Pythagorean Theorem, both geometrically and numerically.

The student demonstrates limited understanding of Pythagorean Theorem.

The student demonstrated some understanding of Pythagorean Theorem.

The student demonstrates a thorough understanding of Pythagorean Theorem.

Creation Criterion
Students will represent transformations using the Cartesian coordinate plane, and make connections between transformations and the real world.

The student illustrates some paths using Cartesian coordinate plane, but does not indicate any path properly.

The student illustrates most paths using Cartesian coordinate plane, but has a few errors recording the paths.

The student illustrates all paths using Cartesian coordinate plane, and has only minimal errors recording the paths.

Analysis Criterion
Students will solve problems involving right triangles geometrically, using the Pythagorean theorem.

The student has difficulty applying Pythagorean theorem to problems.

The student applies Pythagorean theorem, with some consistency, to problems.

The student applies Pythagorean theorem correctly in all problems.