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Counting Area
In this math learning exercise, students find the area of shapes by counting the number of grid paper squares inside each shape. This is a learning exercise generator, the teacher controls the complexity of the shapes as well as the grid...
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Predict Area and Perimeter
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students follow detailed instructions about measurements, drawing rectangles on a dotted grid, then find the perimeter and area of each rectangle.
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Area of Compound Shapes
In this compound shapes worksheet, learners solve 40 problems in which the area and perimeter of compound shapes is calculated. There are instructions and examples on this page, which is intended to be used on-line, but can be completed...
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Math and Architectural Design in Relation to Rebuilding The World Trade Center
Students discover building plans and practice reading measurements. In this architectural design lesson plan, students investigate the areas of the specific World Trade Center locations that need to be rebuilt and determine the...
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"Polly"gon Pockets
Explore polygons with your elementary learners. Divide the class in 12 to configure the polygon puzzle before them. They list the attributes of each type of polygon they see, and if there's time, they jump on the interactive website...
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It Takes Ten
Review and use standard units of measure with your math class. They move from station to station estimating and measuring length, volume, weight, and area. At each station they estimate and measure, and then compute the difference...
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Scale Drawing: Insulating an Attic
Have your aspiring contractors compute the length of two walls in a compound-shaped attic when given a scale drawing of it and the other dimensions. They find the area, determine the number of rolls of insulation they will need to...
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Area of Triangles
In this area worksheet, students calculate the area of 4 triangles, writing answers in rectangles beneath each triangle. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Area of Triangles
In this area of triangles activity, students calculate the area of 4 given triangles, writing the answers in rectangles beneath each. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Unit Squares and Triangles
This is an interesting geometry problem. Given the figure, find the area of a triangle that is created by the intersecting lines. The solution requires one to use what he/she knows about coordinate geometry, as well as triangle...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Representing the Laws of Arithmetic
Sixth graders connect numerical expressions to geometric area. They first complete an assessment task requiring them to identify area models for numerical expressions. Learners then participate in an activity to match area models to...
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Area Problems
For this area worksheet, students find the area of 3 given figures, then fill in missing dimensions in 3 additional figures. Answers included on page 2.
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Areas of Irregular Figures
In this calculation of area activity, students solve 3 problems in which areas of irregular figures are determined. The examples show the formula and method.
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Area and Perimeter of Various Shapes
In this area and perimeter instructional activity, students find each for 6 given shapes. A website reference for additional resources and an answer key are provided.
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Area of Irregular Polygons
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders determine the area of irregular polygons. The one page worksheet contains three problems. Solutions are provided.
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Area, Riemann Sums and Summation Notation
In this math worksheet, students solve four problems written in sigma notation. They use Riemann sums to find the areas in four problems involving rectangles. Students work in groups to compute the Riemann sum approximations for rectangles.
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Scale Factor- Surface Area and Volume
Students calculate the surface area and volume of shapes. In this geometry activity, students create different scales and calculate the volume and area for each shape. They compare and contrast between the different scales and shapes.
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Area of irregular Polygons: Historical Motivator - Lewis and Clark Adventure
Seventh graders find the area of irregular polygons. In this lesson on calculating area, 7th graders use the adventures of Lewis and Clark as motivation to learn how to calculate the area of irregular polygons.
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Perimeter and Area
In this math worksheet, students find the area of 6 rectangles. Although the title indicates otherwise, students are not asked to calculate perimeters. There is no instruction on the page.
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Area and Perimeter
In this area and perimeter worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 18 various types of geometry problems. First, they find the area of a figure shown with consecutive sides perpendicular. Then, students find the area and perimeter of...
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Who Let the Dogs Out?
Students examine the concepts of area and perimeter and how they relate to a rectangle. They find the largest possible area that can be enclosed by a fixed perimeter and complete a worksheet as well as create a table of all the possible...
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The Surface Area of a Cylinder
Students find the circumference and diameter of several circles and calculate the surface area of cylinders. In this surface area of a cylinder lesson plan, students use rectangles and lids to make several cylinders. They calculate the...
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Cylinder: Student Worksheet
In this cylinder worksheet, students compare three different cylinders to experiment which one has the greatest volume. Students interact with rectangles as they experiment with the cylinders.
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Unit 8 Algebra: Brackets
In this expansions activity, students use area to solve expansions of brackets problems. There are 4 of this type, each problem having less guidance than the previous. The second activity asks students to solve magic square puzzles using...