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Fraction Multiplication and Area
In this finding the area in fractions learning exercise, students read information about area and the formula, view examples, and write multiplication sentences that match pictures. Students solve three problems.
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Explorations for the Area Probability Applet
Math whizzes use the area probability applet to manipulate the size of the circle and the rectangle to explore the probability that a point in the rectangle is also in the circle.
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The Square Counting Shortcut
An excellent lesson that encourages students to discover how complex figures can be broken into simpler shapes when measuring area. Working with block letters, learners are given the freedom to develop their own strategies for...
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Area of Rectangles
For this rectangle worksheet, students find the areas of rectangles and draw squares to a given size, Examples and explanations are provided prior to the exercises. There are eight problems provided on this two-page worksheet.
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Area of Rectangles
Seventh graders review the concept of finding the areas of a rectangle. This lesson uses the classroom as a real life application for the formula of area. They measure classroom in order to compute the area.
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Finding Area and Perimeter of Rectangles and Squares Given Vertices
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students find area and perimeter of rectangle and squares given the coordinates of the vertices. Grids are provided for these six problems.
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Perimeter and Area of Rectangles (D)
In this perimeter and are of rectangles worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to calculate the perimeter and area of 4 rectangles.
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Finding Patterns in Tiles
Students explore perimeter and area of rectangles. In this rectangular lesson, students use tiles to discover the formulas for perimeter and area. Students solve for area.
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Fruit Pies
Scholars use formulas for the area of a circle and the area of a rectangle to determine the number of pies a baker can make from a particular area of dough. They must also take into account rolling the remaining dough into a new sheet.
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Creating and Solving Quadratic Equations in One Variable
Give your classes practice at modeling using quadratic models with a resource that uses area and integer problems to allow individuals to create second degree polynomials. Young mathematicians solve equations using factoring and then...
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Using Map Scales to Figure Distances and Areas
The asteroid is getting closer and the question is whether the state of Alabraska is large enough for the shelter calculated in the previous activity. Teams determine the scale of their project and then use the scale on the map to...
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Area of Polygons #2
In this area of polygons worksheet, young scholars find the area of rectangles. They find the width when given the area. Students graph rectangles and solve word problems involving rectangles. This three-page worksheet contains 13...
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Area of Right Triangles
In this are of right triangles worksheet, students read graphs and explore congruent triangles. They find the area of rectangles and of right triangles. This one-page worksheet contains explanations, instructions, and 8 problems.
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Perimeter, Area and Volume
Students compute area. In this perimeter, area and volume lesson, students examine given objects and determine the perimeter, area, and volume of each.
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FOIL method using the area model
For this FOIL method worksheet, students multiply binomials using the FOIL method and the area model. Students find the area of rectangles to investigate why the FOIL method works. Worked examples are provided.
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Area (1)
In this area worksheet, students find the area of compound polygons. This one-page worksheet contains 2 multi-step problems.
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Finding Volume of Similar Figures
Upper elementary and middle schoolers examine the Volumes of Similar Figures. They investigate the relationship between corresponding sides and evaluate the volume of similar figures. Pupils record their findings on various activity...
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Investigation Area of Geometric Shapes
Fourth graders use triangle paper to design patterns using geometric figures and find the areas of those figures by counting units. Students are assessed by determining which figure has the greatest area and explaining their reasoning.
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Finding Area
Seventh graders explore the concept of area. In this area instructional activity, 7th graders determine what measurements are necessary to find the area of a rectangle and circle. Students use area formulas to calculate area or...
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Finding Areas of Triangles, Rectangles, and Circles
Students find the areas of geometric shapes. In this geometry lesson students find and measure the sides, perimeters, and areas of quadrilaterals, triangles, and circles. Students relate the measures to the others by using formulas.
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Study Buddies: Explore - Area
In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to find the total area of a tree-house. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Geometry: Areas of Triangles
For this areas of triangles instructional activity, learners observe given polygons. They determine the area of triangles, rectangles and compound figures. This one-page instructional activity contains 5 multi-step problems. This...
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Perimeter and Area of Rectangles (B)
In this calculating perimeter and area worksheet, students find the dimensions of metric rectangles with decimals. Students solve 4 problems.
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Choosing Samples
What makes a good sample? Your classes collaborate to answer this question through a task involving areas of rectangles. Given a set of 100 rectangles, they sample a set of five rectangles to estimate the average area of the figures. The...