Activity

Rectangles with the Same Numerical Area and Perimeter

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Is it possible for a rectangle to have the same area and perimeter? If you disregard units, it happens! In a challenging task, groups work to determine the rectangles that meet these criterion. The hope is that learners will naturally gravitate toward the representative expression.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Provide manipulatives for those needing extra guidance
  • Challenge groups to write an expression to model their results
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a fundamental understanding of area and perimeter calculations
Pros
  • Provides possible reflection questions and prompts
  • Teachers can edit the task for various levels
Cons
  • None