Pythagoras Puzzle

Have fun making this simple puzzle which very beautifully illustrates Pythagoras' Theorem that the sum of the squares on two sides of a right-angled triangle = the square on the third side.

Make and solve the puzzle and then through measuring areas discover Pythagoras' Theorem.

Ages 8-15    Printable materials (pdf) - 1 page of teachers notes and 3 pupil copymasters.