Brian McLogan
What is a trapezoid
๐ Learn how to solve problems with trapezoids. A trapezoid is a four-sided shape (quadrilateral) such that one pair of opposite sides are parallel. Some of the properties of trapezoids are: one pair of opposite sides are parallel, etc. A...
Brian McLogan
What is a rectangular prism
๐ Learn how to find the volume and the surface area of a prism. A prism is a 3-dimensional object having congruent polygons as its bases and the bases are joined by a set of parallelograms. A prism derives its name from the shape of its...
Brian McLogan
Volume of prisms ordering them from least to greatest
๐ Learn how to find the volume and the surface area of a prism. A prism is a 3-dimensional object having congruent polygons as its bases and the bases are joined by a set of parallelograms. A prism derives its name from the shape of its...
Let's Tute
Mastering Quadrilaterals: Solving Missing Angles Game
This video shows how a student named Jack solved a math game called "Missing Angles" at a unique math fair. The game involves finding the right values for angles in different shapes of quadrilaterals, and Jack used basic knowledge of the...
Brian McLogan
Word problem lengths of a rectangle - Word Problem help
๐ Learn how to find the area and perimeter of a rectangle. A rectangle is a parallelogram with all the angles equal to 90 degrees. The area of a shape is the measure of the portion enclosed by the shape while the perimeter of a shape is...
Let's Tute
Measuring Perimeters of Quadrilaterals
The video is a math lesson on how to measure the perimeter of different types of quadrilaterals, including parallelograms, rectangles, squares, rhombuses, trapeziums, and kites. The teacher explains how to use formulas and shortcuts to...
Brian McLogan
Word problem dealing with perimeter of a rectangle - Free Math videos
๐ Learn how to find the area and perimeter of a rectangle. A rectangle is a parallelogram with all the angles equal to 90 degrees. The area of a shape is the measure of the portion enclosed by the shape while the perimeter of a shape is...
Curated Video
A Chinese 5th Grader Solved This In Just 1 Minute! HARD Geometry Problem
Thanks to Bill from New York for this suggestion! Bill emailed me a problem asked to 5th graders in China to identify talented students. A few very talented students did solve it in less than one minute! I was not able to solve the...
CK-12 Foundation
Area of a Parallelogram: Lesson
Sliding over a corner makes a rectangle. The resource demonstrates why the formula of the area of a parallelogram works. As part of a larger playlist on basic geometry, the video works examples dealing with parallelogram areas.
Curated OER
Area of a Parallelogram - Geometry Help
Work the problem shown in this video to learn how to determine the area of a parallelogram. Basic algebra, area, and the Pythagorean Theorem are used to find the missing value and solve the problem of area.
CK-12 Foundation
Area and Perimeter of Triangles: Lesson
Go from a parallelogram to a triangle. A segment of an extensive playlist on basic geometry shows the derivation of the formula for the area of a triangle. The resource works examples that require finding a missing side or height to...
CK-12 Foundation
Area of Composite Shapes: Lesson
To find the whole, add and subtract the pieces. A portion of a massive geometry playlist shows how to approach finding the area of a composite figure. The resource works with a couple different composite shapes to find their areas.
Corbett Maths
Area of a Parallelogram
Find the area of a rectangle, square, parallelogram, and rhombus by multiplying the base by the height. A well-designed lesson has scholars first view a video showing examples of finding the area of a parallelogramย before practicing on...
Flipped Math
Parallelograms and Triangles
Expand area problems to incorporate prior knowledge. Pupils begin by reviewing the formulas for finding the area of parallelograms and triangles. The scholars apply previous learning of trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to...
Curated OER
What is the Formula for the Area of a Triangle?
The teacher explains how the formula for a triangle was determined. It is related to a parallelogram. What? The formula for the area of a triangle is derived from the area of a parallelogram? Seeing is believing, so watch this video to...
CK-12 Foundation
Area and Perimeter of Rhombuses and Kites: Lesson
Flip the triangles up and create a parallelogram. Using the idea of transformations, the video develops the area formula for rhombi and kites. The segment of an extensive geometry playlist uses the formula to find the areas of different...
Krista King Math
Area of Rectangles Using Sums and Differences
Use the formula for the area of a rectangle for more than just rectangles! Scholars see that they can use common area formulas to find the area of irregular shapes.ย
Flipped Math
Unit 9 Review: Area of Polygons
It's time to show what you know! Individuals first review finding the area of polygons using the formulas from parallelograms to regular polygons. They then brush up on finding the area and circumference of circles, as well as reviewing...
CK-12 Foundation
Area and Perimeter of Trapezoids: Lesson
With a little averaging, a trapezoid becomes a parallelogram. The section of an extensive geometry playlist shows how to derive the formula for the area of a trapezoid by changing it into a parallelogram. Using the formula, the video...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Base of a Parallelogram if You Know the Area and Height?
There are three variables in the formula for a parallelogram. Two of the values are given in this problem. Find the third value. Identify what each of the variables means. Match up the given values to the variables. Then solve for the...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Area of a Parallelogram?
So you are trying to tell me that a parallelogram is a rectangle in disguise? Wow! And I can use a similar formula of the area of a rectangle to find the area of a parallelogram? Wow! Ok, show me how! A=bh. So simple really.
Curated OER
What is the Formula for the Area of a Parallelogram?
So you are trying to tell me that a parallelogram is a rectangle in disguise? Wow! And I can use a similar formula of the area of a rectangle to find the area of a parallelogram? Wow! Ok, show me how! A=bh. So simple really.
Curated OER
What is the Formula for the Area of a Triangle?
The teacher explains how the formula for a triangle was determined. It is related to a parallelogram. What? The formula for the area of a triangle is derived from the area of a parallelogram? Seeing is believing, so watch this video to...
Curated OER
What is the Formula for the Area of a Trapezoid?
Make a parallelogram out of two trapezoids to find the area of one trapezoid? Sounds pretty complicated. Well, it's not complicated but there are a lot of steps. The instructor does a pretty good job of diagramming and explaining just...