Curated OER
It Takes Ten
Review and use standard units of measure with your math class. They move from station to station estimating and measuring length, volume, weight, and area. At each station they estimate and measure, and then compute the difference...
Curated OER
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Help math learners discover how to multiply fractions and mixed numbers. They will explore visual examples of the operations. They also practice solving problems that their instructor models.
Curated OER
Calculate area of squares and rectangles
In this area worksheet, students calculate the area of squares and rectangles. Students calculate the area for 2 squares and 1 rectangle.
Curated OER
Introductory to Area (Squares, Rectangles, and Triangles)
Students explore the concept of finding area. For this finding area lesson, students use knowledge of area of triangles to find area of squares and rectangles. Students find area of irregular figures by breaking the figure down into...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Area
This lesson plan helps learners explore the mathematical concept of area and features resource links to further learning. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.7.a Find the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths by tiling it
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Seventh Grade Math: Area and Perimeter
Learn how to enlarge drawings, figure out how much tile to buy to cover a specific floor, and learn about area and perimeter. These and other lesson plans are provided, including a fun interdisciplinary plan featuring dragons.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Graph Slice Special Test
A ten question test for assessing measurement concepts of area and perimeter. Assessment is scored online and student scores are compared with other students who have taken the assessment. Great assessment tool.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Find the Area of the Shape!
Try to figure out the area of this challenging shape. In order to view the images, you will need to use JavaSketchpad.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Interactive Geometry Dictionary: Lines in Geometry
The applets in this Interactive Geometry Dictionary (IGD) will show you how to find the area of some common shapes.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Adding Triangles
Sharpen your logic and geometry skills by finding the area of a triangle. Solution available.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Patios
Does bigger perimeter mean bigger area? Answer this question when you try this math challenge from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series. Discover how understanding area and perimeter can be useful in real world situations.