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Worksheet-Scale Drawing-Unit One
In this scale drawing worksheet, young scholars find the area of a compound shape. Students are presented with a drawing of two different sized rectangles that share one side. They compute the size of each rectangle and add their areas...
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Introduction to Area
In this area worksheet, students find the area of four rectangles when given the drawings with grid markings inside each. They use the area formula to find the area of five rectangles. This worksheet is intended to be used as a part of a...
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Worksheet One
In this area worksheet, students multiply to find the area of a rectangle. They are told that this is the floor plan of an attic. Students compute the number of rolls of insulation needed to cover the floor as well as the total cost to...
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Flip's Flag
Fifth graders apply the symmetry and angle properties of polygons and use fractions to express the relationships between the areas of rectangles, squares, and triangles. They analyze various country flags and develop mathematical...
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Area of Rectangles in Word Problems
Although there are grammatical errors in these word problems, they provide a good opportunity for scholars to practice calculating area. Each of the 10 scenarios gives measurements of a specific rectangular space, including units....
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Area of Shaded Region (rectangles and triangles)
In this online math worksheet, high schoolers determine the area of shaded regions within rectangles and triangles. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties....
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Area and Perimeter of Rectangles Worksheets (I)
In this online math activity, students find the area and perimeter of rectangles. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!
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The Rectangle/Squares Problem
For this Algebra I/Geometry worksheet, students determine the dimensions of a large rectangle that has been cut into smaller squares of various sizes. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solutions and an explanation of...
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Finding the Area of a Rectangle
In this middle school geometry worksheet, students determine the area of a rectangle. The worksheet provides an explanations and example. The one page worksheet contains three problems. Solutions are provided.
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Integrated Algebra Practice: Square Roots
In this square roots worksheet, students calculate the square roots of whole numbers and rational numbers. Seven problems have multiple choice answers. The remaining 13 problems are short answer. One problem involves graphing a function....
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Perimeter and Area
Fifth graders identify the area and perimeter of a rectangle. In this perimeter lesson, 5th graders use geoboards and rubber bands to construct various rectangles. Students use the formula to calculate area and perimeter of the...
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Building Storm Shelters
Sixth graders explore area and perimeter. In this online interactive area and perimeter lesson, 6th graders investigate why the perimeter of rectangles can vary considerably even when the area is held constant. Students construct...
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Finding Area
Seventh graders explore the concept of area. In this area lesson, 7th graders determine what measurements are necessary to find the area of a rectangle and circle. Students use area formulas to calculate area or rectangles and circles.
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Area Measurement of Rectangles
In this measurement learning exercise, students study the pictures of rectangles and then give the area of each rectangle in centimeters.
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Area and Perimeter of Rectangles
In this measurement learning exercise, 1st graders use the given measurements to find the perimeter and area of the six different rectangles pictured on the learning exercise.
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Perimeter and Area of Rectangles 1
In this measurement activity, students study the different rectangles and then use the given measurements to find the perimeter and area for each.
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Area of a Rectangle
In this geometry worksheet, 4th graders calculate the area of 3 rectangles using the l x w x h formula. They work with the measures of centimeter, feet, and meters.
Amby Duncan-Carr
Amby's Math Resources: Finding the Area of a Rectangle
The tutorial investigates area and how it is the total number of square tiles covered. Examples and practice problems are included.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Cross Fencing Pastures
In this activity, students use the Geoboard to determine the areas of polygons by dissecting them into parts that are squares, rectangles, and triangles.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Greatest Area Activity
A classic problem looking at maximizing the area of rectangles given fixed perimeters. Uses graphing calculators to analyze data collected and to model a parabolic equation. Compiling class data provides a preliminary glance at families...
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K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Comparing Rectangles [Pdf]
Comparing Rectangles is a learning activity that applies skills that compare rectangles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Area and Perimeter of Squares and Rectangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on the area and perimeter of rectanlges and squares.
BBC
Bbc: Area in General
You can pick up some valuable pointers on how to find the area of a triangle, rectangle, and other quadrilaterals. When you finish working your way through the pages you can take an on-line "Test Bite," and check your understanding.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area of Rectangles
Find area of rectangles and squares by multiplying side lengths. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.