Year 10 · GCSE Maths · Pythagoras' Theorem · AQA (assumed)
1 = Strongly disagree · 5 = Strongly agree
Academic self-efficacyI believe I can improve my grade in this subject if I put in the work.
Academic self-efficacyEven when the work is hard, I can usually figure it out if I keep trying.
Academic self-efficacyI feel confident asking for help when I'm stuck on this subject.
MindsetBeing good at this subject is something I can grow with effort and practice.
MindsetIf I'm not naturally good at something, I don't think extra effort changes much.
MindsetMistakes are a normal part of getting better at this subject.
Motivation typeI want to do well in this subject because I find it genuinely interesting.
Motivation typeI want to do well mainly because of pressure from parents, teachers, or grades.
Motivation typeDoing well in this subject matters to me personally, not just for exam results.
Exam anxiety (screening only)Thinking about exams in this subject makes me feel anxious or stressed.
Exam anxiety (screening only)I sometimes freeze up or forget things I know when the pressure is on.
Exam anxiety (screening only)I feel like I have some control over how I prepare for this exam.
Procrastination & self-regulationI usually start revising for this subject with plenty of time to spare.
Procrastination & self-regulationI find it easy to stick to a study plan once I've made one.
Procrastination & self-regulationI know when I'm avoiding a topic because it's hard, rather than because I don't need it.
Answer as best you can — there's no penalty for getting something wrong, that's the point of a diagnostic.
Blank recallWrite down Pythagoras' Theorem as a formula, using a, b, and c for the sides of a right-angled triangle.
Blank recallWhat is the name of the longest side of a right-angled triangle, and where is it always found relative to the right angle?
ApplicationA ladder leans against a wall. The foot of the ladder is 3 m from the wall, and the ladder itself is 5 m long. How high up the wall does the ladder reach?
ApplicationA right-angled triangle has two shorter sides of 6 cm and 8 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
ApplicationA rectangular field is 12 m long and 5 m wide. What is the length of the diagonal path that cuts straight across it?
Teach it backIn your own words, explain how you'd use Pythagoras' Theorem to find a missing side of a right-angled triangle — and why it only works for right-angled triangles.