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Attributes of Shapes
Not all circles look the same! Expose shapes with the same name but different attributes through a matching exercise. Learners examine five shapes, matching them with a second set. For each, there is a shape bearing the same name, yet...
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Nets And Surface Area
Upper graders investigate how to find the surface area when using two-dimensional shapes. They conduct an investigation in groups while working sample problems given during class discussion with the teacher. They also review how to...
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Finding Perimeter and Area
Geometers find the perimeter and area of rectangles. They discuss the definitions and characteristics of rectangles and squares. In groups, they use yarn to discover the perimeter of squares and rectangles. They count cubes to explore...
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Learning by Logic - Total Surface Area
Geometers calculate the area of plane surfaces using the formulas for the area of a square, rectangle, and triangle. They develop the formula for calculating the total surface area of two geometric solids: the cube and rectangular prism.
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Fractions and Measurement
Using a Smart Board, or a plain ol' white board or chalkboard, the teacher pulls up a grid and demonstrates how squares and rectangles can be divided up into equal parts. The class will get their own graph paper to draw shapes and divide...
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Least Squares
In this least squares activity, students solve 6 different problems that include the least squares of numbers. First, they plot 3 points on the axes shown and draw in their best approximating line. Then, students estimate the slope and...
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What's your favorite pi?
Sixth graders toss popcorn kernels at a 12? circle inscribed in a 12? square. By counting the number of popcorn kernels that land inside the circle and inside the square the students calculate estimates for the value of pi.
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World's Fair Quilt Pattern
In this quilt patterns worksheet, 7th graders identify and complete 6 different problems that include various patterns using shapes. First, they fill the square with the polygons listed on the left as stated. Then, students use...
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Equivalence of Fractions, Decimals & Percents
In this fractions, decimals and percents worksheet, students solve and complete 10 different problems that include determining the equivalence of fractions, decimals and percents. First, they complete the information for each picture...
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Color Tile Riddles
In this color the tile riddles worksheet, students solve and complete 6 different puzzles that include various riddles to solve. First, they determine the number that is represented by what color according to the information given. Then,...
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Isosceles Right Triangle
In this isosceles right triangle worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 5 different constructions of composition and decomposition. First, they make 4 congruent isosceles triangles with the model on the left. Then, students create...
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Find the Hidden Shapes
What shape do I see? Pupils will use what they know about geometric figures to determine which shape is hidden behind the squares. The shapes identified in the game: square, triangle, hexagon, and decagon. This is a great warm-up activity.
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Factoring Binomials - Difference of Squares
In this factoring binomials worksheet, students examine problems containing the difference of squares. They factor binomial equations. This one-page worksheet contains 15 problems. Answers are provided.
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Math with Homer Simpson
In this exploration worksheet, students work with squares and square roots to prove or disprove Homer Simpson's formulas. There are 3 formulas to prove.
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Kuta Software: Infinite Geometry - Classifying Quadrilaterals
In this classifying quadrilaterals instructional activity, high schoolers classify 18 quadrilaterals in short answer format. Students use quadrilateral properties of classify quadrilaterals given a sketch.
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Developing an Understanding for Square Roots
For this algebra worksheet, students discover properties of squares while making squares with a Geoboard. There are two charts to complete and 15 questions.
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Rhombi and Squares Homework
In this geometry worksheet, students set up and solve formulas to find missing angles and segments. When solving for x, the equations are just linear. There are 15 questions with multiple parts.
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The Corners of a Square
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders cut the corners off of a square so that a regular octagon remains. Students determine the length of each side of the octagon. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution.
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Square Problem
In this square problem worksheet, students read a word problem dealing with the are of a square. From the given information, students determine the dimensions of a rectangle. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is...
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Perimeter Worksheet
In this perimeter learning exercise, students explore given shapes and determine the perimeter of each shape. This two-page learning exercise contains 6 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Make Up Test on Solving Quadratics
In this solving quadratics learning exercise, 10th graders write radicals in the simplest form. They solve quadratics by factoring, completing the square, and through the use of the quadratic formula. Students determine the vertex and...
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Area: Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009
Middle schoolers compute the area of a rectangle. In this area lesson, students measure the sides of rectangles and squares. They cut figures, measure them, and determine the area of each given figure. Middle schoolers justify their...
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Going out of Business: Pythagorean Theorem
Students find the length of diagonals. In this Pythagorean theorem lesson, students use the Pythagorean theorem to determine the length of diagonals.
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Geometry Worksheet: Area (4)
In this geometry worksheet, students calculate the shaded area of given shapes. They determine the area around a circle, a portion of a rectangle, and composite figures. THis one-page worksheet contains two multi-step problems. ...