1. Using problem solving strategies will help me solve a real world problem.

2. Using Pythagoras’ theorem to solve problems

3. Learning intention: Using Pythagoras’ theorem to solve problems. Successful criteria: Solving word problems correctly using the steps.

4. Problem Solving is easy if you Understand the problem Follow the following steps

6. Example: Alex marched 3 m East and 6 m North. How far is he from his starting point? x = = 6.71 m Read the problem carefully. Find the important information. Draw a diagram and label any given information Choose a variable(a letter) to represent the length you want to find. use Pythagoras’ theorem to calculate the length. Answer the question and check it.