Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Area of a Trapezoid
Eighth graders are given various dimensions of a trapezoid and are asked to find its area. This requires them to use the Pythagorean Theorem and to decompose the trapezoid into other polygons. Aligns with 8.G.B.7.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Find the Area of the Shape!
Try to figure out the area of this challenging shape. In order to view the images, you will need to use JavaSketchpad.
Mr. Martini's Classroom
Mr. Martini's Classroom: Area of Triangles, Trapezoids & Parallelograms
Students solve for the area of rectangles, squares, triangles, trapezoids, and parallelograms.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Area and Perimeter of Trapezoids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students calculate the area and perimeter of a trapezoid. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Getting Started With Area Formulas App
Calculate the Area of a Trapezoid This Concept Handheld Software Application reviews the definition and area formula for the rectangle, square, parallelogram, triangle, trapezoid, and circle.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Area of the Trapeziod
This activity is a based on an activity I saw in Exploring Geometry with the Geometer's Sketchpad. Student will construct a trapeziod and then use rotation to create a parallelogram from the trapeziod. The follow up questions lead the...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Area of Trapezoids
Investigate how changes in the base and height of a trapezoid affect its area.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Perimeter of a Trapezoid
Learn about the perimeter of a trapezoid with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Trapezoid Problems
The geometry tutorial examines the area, length, and vertices of a trapezoid. Topics include Heron's formula. The activity has several examples with detailed solutions.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Area of Composite Shapes
Sixth graders take their knowledge about area of rectangles, squares and triangles and apply it to parallelograms, trapezoids, and composite shapes.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Review: Area
Find a quick, concise explanation of area and the formulas for different shapes. An example is given to help you understand how find the area of a shape. The area formulas are listed for different types of shapes.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Polygons and Areas of Plane Figures
Twenty-five problems cover the topics of polygons and finding the area for various plane figures. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help: Perimeter and Area of Triangles and Trapezoids
Get independent practice working with finding the perimeter and area of triangles and trapezoids. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Area of Polygons and Circles
A lesson focusing on the area of polygons and the circumference of circles. Engaging, interactive practice worksheet, lesson plan, and related classroom activity complete this lesson.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Trapezoid Height and Base: Lesson 2
This lesson will demonstrate how to solve for an unknown height or base of a trapezoid when given the area. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Trapezoid Height and Base."
Math Planet
Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Measure Areas
Demonstrates how to calculate the area of two-dimensional shapes using formulas. Covers parallelogram, triangle, trapezoid, and circle. Includes a video modeling how to find the area of a circle and a triangle. [0:59]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area of Trapezoids
Practice finding the areas of trapezoids. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Math Today Thirsty for Oil
In this activity, students can use the USA TODAY Infograph 'Thirsty for oil' to explore the area of a trapezoid and determine how to find area. Students will find the area of a parallelogram and use this to determine a formula for the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Area and Perimeter of Trapezoids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students to find the area and perimeter of trapezoids. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Finding the Area Review and Assessment
Sixth graders find the area of rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids by using formulas or by composing into rectangles or triangles.
George Mason University
Area Formula Lab
In this set of worksheet activities, students will be guided to discover formulas for area of polygonal shapes and circles.
The Math League
The Math League: Area and Perimeter
This tutorial provides a brief introduction about what area is, then gives the formulas for area of a square, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, triangle, and circle. Examples of each formula are provided.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Investigating Properties of Trapezoids
Students draw trapezoids and investigate their properties. They derive the area formula for a triangle from the area formula for a trapezoid. They also investigate the terms: Isosceles trapezoid and Tessellation. Numerous supplementary...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Trapezoid Height and Base: Lesson 4
This lesson will demonstrate how to solve for an unknown height or base of a trapezoid when given the area. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Trapezoid Height and Base."