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Triangle in the Matrix
Young mathematicians represent a triangle with a matrix and use the determinant to find the area of three given triangles. Learners also verify the formula for area of a triangle.
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Finding the Area of a Parallelogram with Translations
Students calculate the area of a parallelogram. For this geometry lesson, students perform translation using a coordinate plane and coordinate pairs. They perform translation on other polygons.
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Finding Areas of Triangles, Rectangles, and Circles
Students find the areas of geometric shapes. In this geometry lesson plan 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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Area of Triangles
In this math learning exercise, students draw two triangles and one pentagon. Then they use the correct formula to calculate the area for each.
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The Area of a Triangle
In this area of a triangle instructional activity, students solve 30 problems in which the area of triangles are calculated. There is instruction on the page. This is intended for on-line use but can be done on paper.
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Pythagorean Theorem
In this measurement lesson, learners examine the Pythagorean Theorem, perimeter, and areas of right triangles. They record their measurements and research their findings on a grid.
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Cut - Stretch - Fold
Students work on determining the area of a tangram piece without using a formula by working with geoboards, graph paper, and tangram pieces. After completing the activity, they apply their experience to determining a formula for finding...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Solving Problems with Circles and Triangles
After completing a task involving examining the ratio of areas of triangles and circles in a given figure, scholars examine sample responses to identify other strategies they could use to solve the problem.
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Pythagorean Theorem Homework
In this Pythagorean Theorem worksheet, students solve 3 short answer problems. Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of a triangle's hypotenuse.
Math Mammoth
Applications of Quadratic Equations
In this math activity, students find the areas of a triangle, rectangular box, and the irregular shape. They take a portion of the area away from the source block.
Math Mammoth
Geometry Problems
For this math worksheet, middle schoolers find the area of the triangles, the perimeter of the irregular shape, and the diagonal of the cube.
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Find the Area or Missing Length of the Polygon
In this area and perimeter worksheet, learners find the length or area of seventeen figures. The figures examined are triangles, trapezoids, parallelograms, rectangles, and hexagons. Some examples and solutions are provided.
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Finding The Area Of Shapes
Fourth graders investigate the concept of computing the area using different shapes. They use prior knowledge in order to devise a formula for a parallelogram. Scaffolding is provided by the teacher to find the formula of area for...
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Area Problem
In this area problem, students solve a problem of the week. They determine the area of a given figure. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. A detailed explanation to find the answer is provided.
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How To Find the Area of a Square And Rectangle
Students practice using the formula to calculate the area of a square or triangle. They participate in large group guided practice using simple area of squares problems then complete a series of problems calculating the area of rectangles.
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Area and Perimeter-Triangles [A]
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students find the area/perimeter for a set of 4 triangles. An answer key is included on page 2.
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Finding the Area of a Parallelogram with Translations
Students calculate the area of parallelograms. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify properties of parallelograms and use to to solve problems. They create polygons using Cabri software.
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Triangle Problems - Find the Height given the Area
In this online math activity, students find the height of 5 triangles given their area. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!
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Using Trigonometry to Find Area
In this Algebra II/Trigonometry instructional activity, students use trigonometry to determine the area of a triangle or a parallelogram. The one page instructional activity contains ten problems. Answers are not provided.
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Calculating the Area of a Triangle
A quick definition and the formula for finding the area of a triangle is provided at the top of this worksheet. After reading the description, 5th graders must find the area of the 3 given triangles. This is an excellent enrichment...
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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009 - Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem
Seventh graders find the perimeter and area of triangles. In this finding the perimeter and area of triangles lesson, 7th graders find the perimeter and area of triangles given two sides. Students find the missing side by using the...
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Polygon Area Review Sheet
In this polygon area worksheet, students answer 8 questions involving the area of several polygons. Students are given various details of the polygon and must find lengths of various polygons.
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Triangle Trigonometry IB Packet
For this trigonometry worksheet, students use triangle trignometry to solve problems in order to find the missing length, angle, or area of the triangle. The one page worksheet contains five questions. Answers are included.
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Finding the Largest Possible Area
If you want a bigger garden, here's a task for you. Given the perimeter of a triangular garden, scholars determine the largest possible area. They then generalize their findings and extend the idea to other polygons.