This lesson explains how to break composite figures into more simple shapes in order to find its area. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Finding the Area of Composite Figures."

Models how to break an irregular polygon into smaller composite shapes, calculate the area for each of those, then add all the amounts together to get the total area. [5:15]

Students watch a video tutorial to learn how to solve area problems of composite figures using the Pythagorean Theorem.

This QuickTime movie provides an excellent introduction to Pick's Formula for irregular shapes with several examples. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.

Demonstrates how to break an irregular shape into three rectangles, find the individual areas, and then add them together. [3:36]

Learn how to find the area of a kite. A kite is a type of quadrilateral that is symmetric around one of its diagonals.

This lesson explains how to break composite figures into more simple shapes in order to find its area. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Finding the Area of Composite Figures."