National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Igd: Area of a Parallelogram
This applet will show you how to divide the parallelogram into pieces, arrange them together to form a rectangle, and then use the formula for the area of a rectangle to find the area of the parallelogram.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Find Missing Length When Given Area of a Parallelogram
Find the base or height of a parallelogram when given the other and the area. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Area of a Parallelogram
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the area of a parallelogram given its base and height. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Area of a Parallelogram
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to find the area of a parallelogram. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Measure Areas
Demonstrates how to calculate the area of two-dimensional shapes using formulas. Covers parallelogram, triangle, trapezoid, and circle. Includes a video modeling how to find the area of a circle and a triangle. [0:59]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Perimeter and Area Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide looks at the definitions and units for perimeter, area, and circumference, and at the perimeter and area of different shapes, including regular...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area and Perimeter on the Coordinate Plane
Find the area or perimeter of shapes like triangles, rectangles, parallelograms, and hexagons on the coordinate plane. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Area of Composite Shapes
Sixth graders take their knowledge about area of rectangles, squares and triangles and apply it to parallelograms, trapezoids, and composite shapes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area & Perimeter on the Coordinate Plane
Find the area or perimeter of shapes like triangles, rectangles, parallelograms, and hexagons on the coordinate plane.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Area of a Parallelogram
Learn about the area of a parallelogram with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Perimeter of a Parallelogram
Learn about the perimeter of a parallelogram with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Parallelogram: (Coordinate Geometry)
Students are able to manipulate a parallelogram on a coordinate grid to explore properties of a parallelogram and then calculate the distance of the sides, altitude, and area. The resource also includes links to further explain important...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Parallelogram Problems
Learners explore the geometry topic of parallelograms. The word problems include detailed solutions.
The Math League
The Math League: Area and Perimeter
This tutorial provides a brief introduction about what area is, then gives the formulas for area of a square, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, triangle, and circle. Examples of each formula are provided.
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.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Area of Polygons and Circles
How would you find the area of a polygon or circle? Explore this concept with engaging activities at this test prep site. Here you will find detailed problem solving strategies with accompanying visuals, a reference table with formulas,...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Area of the Trapeziod
This activity is a based on an activity I saw in Exploring Geometry with the Geometer's Sketchpad. Student will construct a trapeziod and then use rotation to create a parallelogram from the trapeziod. The follow up questions lead the...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Parallelogram
Find a quick, concise explanation of a parallelogram. An example is given and clearly explained.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Review: Area
Find a quick, concise explanation of area and the formulas for different shapes. An example is given to help you understand how find the area of a shape. The area formulas are listed for different types of shapes.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Igd: Area of a Parallelogram
Use this interactive tool to learn how to find the area of a parallelogram. Click on "Instructions" for details on how to use this tool. Click on "Explore" for more ideas.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Triangles and Quadrilaterals Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide reviews the formulas for area and perimeter of triangles and different kinds of quadrilaterals.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Parallelogram Calculator
Calculate certain variables of a parallelogram depending on the inputs provided. Calculations include side lengths, corner angles, diagonals, height, perimeter, and area of parallelograms.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Parallelograms
Brush up on your math skills pertaining to parallelograms then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Geometry: Parallelogram, Triangles Etc
Resource examines the area of geometric solids through examples and a video lesson. [0:39]