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SAT Grid Practice Test 11
In this SAT practice test, students compute the area and perimeter of polygons. They determine the volume of a cylinder and solve problems with exponents. This one-page worksheet contains 10 problems. Answers are provided.
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Mathematical Wackie Wordies
In this word worksheet, 9th graders examine pictures and write a mathematical phrase to describe the picture. This one-page worksheet contains 25 problems. Answers are provided.
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How Big Is It?
Fifth graders look at the Garrison flag and estimate how big it is. For this measurement lesson plan, 5th graders then calculate the area and perimeter of the flag.
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House Dimensions
Fourth graders measure the perimeters of several different rooms. They convert the measurements using ratios that allow them to draw the rooms to scale on paper. They draw the dimensions of a house to scale. They measure length to the...
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Area and Perimeter
Students participate in a hands-on activity that shows the independence of perimeter and area for simple irregular figures.
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Design Your Own Quilt Pattern
Young scholars apply what they have learned, from Eight Hands Round a Patchwork Alphabet, about how quilt blocks got their names by constructing and naming a quilt block pattern of their own using pattern blocks and pattern block paper.
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Diagonals and Altitudes
Students discover the mathematical way to find the dimensions of a diagonal. Using this process, they complete a worksheet in which they identify the relationships between different degree triangles. They review their answers and are...
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Why Study Fractals?
Students explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals instructional activity, students use the website to research where fractals occur in nature. Students research what fractals are and how fractals are used to solve real world...
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ESTIMATION
Young scholars practice estimating and counting and using a ruler to measure distance.
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Construct Figures to Find Specific Volume
Sixth graders use number cubes to explore volume of two-dimensional shapes. They roll a die and construct a shape using the numbers rolled as measurements of the sides. They estimate the volume of a given object, and then use the...
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A Thin Inch
Fifth graders explore the importance of everyone using the same standard measurements and practice a variety of measurement skills. They determine the area of polygons and surface area and volume of three-dimensional shapes. Each student...
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Finding the Area of a Shape
In this finding the area worksheet, students solve 25 problems in which the area of straight and curved shapes is calculated. This page is intended as an online activity, but may be completed on paper.
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Area Pre- Test
In this area worksheet, 6th graders take a pre-test about what they may already know pertaining to geometric area. Students respond to 10 multiple choice questions.
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Shape Makes a Difference!
Learners learn the difference between perimeter and area by watching a video and a hands on activity.
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Design an Apartment
Students are given the task of designing an apartment. In groups, they practice estimating the area and perimeter of different shapes. After designing their space, they apply the same formulas to solving real-world story problems.
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Perimeter and Area
Sixth graders explore the relationship between area and perimeter of rectangles. In this area and perimeter lesson, 6th graders measure and determine perimeter and area of various rectangles. Students create rectangles with given areas...
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Interior Designer for a Day
Seventh graders organize a 20 x 17 room with a given set of furniture pieces. Arrangement is to be based on maximum comfort and practicality. This lesson is a good way to teach and reinforce the mathematical concept of area.
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Triangle Explorer
Students calculate the area of triangles using a variety of materials including computer applets.
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Prime and Composite Numbers with use of manipulatives (Elementary, Mathematics)
Students learn what prime and composite numbers are. They learn how to identify them by working in a group and demonstrating an understanding of one work problem with 100% accuracy using the manipulatives provided.
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Metrics 1 Word Search Puzzle
In this math worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. The vocabulary and spelling are emphasized.
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Discovering the Area and Perimeter of Triangles
Eighth graders identify how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles and triangles. They discuss their understanding of area and perimeter and how the two concepts are applied in the real world. Finally, 8th graders determine the...
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Word Problems: Geometry
Students solve word problems by using basic geometry. In this geometry lesson, students use geometric formulas to find the perimeter, area, and volume of objects. Students complete a worksheet.
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Area Worksheets
With the right introductory activities, area can be an easy topic for students to understand.
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Tessellating Tiles
Second graders Make, name and describe, using their own language and the language of geometry, everyday shapes and objects. They create and talk about geometric patterns which repeat (show translation), or which have rotational or...