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Performance
Radford University

Maximizing Light Through a Window

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Let there be plenty of light. For a perimeter of 10 feet, scholars determine the maximum area of a window composed of a rectangle and a semicircle. They draw diagrams and then write and solve equations to find the height and radius for...
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Area 3

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this math problem solving worksheet, learners practice their math skills as they use the given measurements to find the area of 6 rectangles.
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Area

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math problem solving worksheet, students practice their math skills as they use the given measurements to find the area of 6 rectangles.
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Area 2

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math problem solving activity, students practice their math skills as they use the given measurements to find the area of 6 rectangles.
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Perimeter, Area and Volume

For Students 7th - 8th
In this perimeter instructional activity, students find the perimeter, area, and volume of given rectangles.  This one-page instructional activity contains examples and two problems. 
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Measurement: Area

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math problem solving worksheet, students practice their math skills as they measure to find the area of 6 rectangles in centimeters.
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Shapes and Their Insides

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Learners follow a series of instructions for drawing and coloring different shapes in order to learn the difference between the perimeter and area of a polygon. Then they are asked to find the perimeter and area of a 3x4 rectangular...
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Visual Depth in Art

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Learners explain the concept of foreground, middle ground and background in creating a sense of depth in a landscape painting or drawing.
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Painter's Area

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students demonstrate geometric relationships of finding area of rectangles and squares. They apply determine the quantity of paint needed to cover the area by using the concept of quantity.
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Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Lawn Mowing

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
This is how long we mow the lawn together. The assessment requires the class to work with combining ratios and proportional reasoning. Pupils determine the unit rate of mowers and calculate the time required to mow a lawn if they work...
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Area Worksheets

For Teachers 4th - 6th
With the right introductory activities, area can be an easy topic for students to understand.
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Volume Of A Prism

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the concept of a prism and finding the volume. They begin the inquiry by attempting to find the surface area in order to begin the inquiry. Students are expected to apply memory for the mathematical formulas in...
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Area Between Two Curves

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders identify and find the area between two curves. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders decide what the best way is to find the shaded area between two curves using examples from previous lessons. They relate areas between...
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Finding the Surface Area of Six Rectangular Pyramids

For Students 9th - 11th
In this surface area worksheet, students solve for the surface area or six rectangular pyramids given length, width, and height of the slant face.  Solutions are provided.
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Peter's Second String

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders determine the maximum area and range of areas of a rectangle with a given perimeter. They discuss a word problem involving perimeter and area as a class, investigate the word problem using a piece of string, and in small...
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Worksheet
Math Mammoth

Circle

For Students 7th - 8th
For this circle worksheet, students find the area and circumference of circles and compare their size using percents. Students determine the are of composite figures made of circles and rectangles. This one-page worksheet contains six...
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Quadrilateral Attributes

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students classify quadrilaterals. In this quadrilateral lesson, students identify the characteristics of quadrilaterals. They write their findings in a journal. Students use geoboards to create quadrilaterals from given descriptions.
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Area of Squares, Rectangles and Parallelograms

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders define polygon shapes. They calculate the area of each shape given the sides of the shapes. There are 14 questions with an answer key.
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Counting Area

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students find the area of shapes by counting the number of grid paper squares inside each shape. This is a worksheet generator, the teacher controls the complexity of the shapes as well as the grid size. Answers...
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Predict Area and Perimeter

For Students 4th - 6th
In this area and perimeter worksheet, learners follow detailed instructions about measurements, drawing rectangles on a dotted grid, then find the perimeter and area of each rectangle. 
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Area of Compound Shapes

For Students 5th - 6th
In this compound shapes worksheet, students solve 40 problems in which the area and perimeter of compound shapes is calculated. There are instructions and examples on this page, which is intended to be used on-line, but can be completed...
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Exploring Areas of Irregular Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve for the area of different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students identify and differentiate between regular and irregular polygons. They use properties of irregular polygons to solve problems.
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Lesson Plan
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Math and Architectural Design in Relation to Rebuilding The World Trade Center

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discover building plans and practice reading measurements.  In this architectural design lesson, students investigate the areas of the specific World Trade Center locations that need to be rebuilt and determine the cost....
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"Polly"gon Pockets

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Explore polygons with your elementary learners. Divide the class in 12 to configure the polygon puzzle before them. They list the attributes of each type of polygon they see, and if there's time, they jump on the interactive website...