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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.rp Converting Square Units

For Teachers 6th Standards
In this task, 6th graders must inches to feet in order to find the area of a rectangular board and explain the error in the calculations made by the board owner. Aligns with 6.RP.A.3.
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Saddleback College

Algebra2go: Finding Perimeter Problem Sets

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource has three problem sets to practice finding the perimeter of rectangular shapes. Select a problem set, then select a question. Fill in the blank with the correct answer for each problem. When you have answered all of the...
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Find the Area of the Shape!

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Try to figure out the area of this challenging shape. In order to view the images, you will need to use JavaSketchpad.
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Other

Nearpod: Area & Perimeter: Rectangle

For Teachers 3rd Standards
In this lesson on area and perimeter, 3rd graders will learn how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles by applying formulas.
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Other

Grinnell College: Histograms Area of Rectangles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A sample problem is provided to help you create a histogram using a frequency distribution chart. Sample charts and formulas are provided to help explain how to find the area of the rectangles in the histogram and how to interpret what...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Surface Area

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students learn how to find surface area of rectangular and triangular solids.
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Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Rectangular Circles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An area problem involving finding the area of a rectangle and a circle. The problem may be made into a general proof as well.
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Patios

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Does bigger perimeter mean bigger area? Answer this question when you try this math challenge from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series. Discover how understanding area and perimeter can be useful in real world situations.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Dance Space

For Students K - 1st
In this lesson plan, students students explore locomotor and non-locomotor movement and calculate the area needed to perform the African-American dance Zudio.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Nearpod: Geometry: Fall Edition

For Teachers 3rd
In this activity, 3rd graders will use multiplication to find the area of a rectangle.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 3.md the Square Counting Shortcut

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
This is a rectangle subdivision task; ideally instead of counting each square. students should break the letters into rectangles, multiply to find the areas, and add up the areas. Aligns with 3.MD.C: CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.6 Measure...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Pump Up the Volume

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
In this lesson plan, students will be required to generate a formula for volume of a rectangular prism. Students working in cooperative groups will use prior knowledge for finding area of a rectangle to determine the "amount of area in a...