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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 parallelogram before practicing on their own. The instructor makes a connection to other special quadrilaterals in the video.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils cut the triangle from one end of the parallelogram and fit it on the other side to show how the formula for the area of a rectangle and parallelogram are the same
- Ask learners to take notes as they view the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals should be familiar with the shape of a parallelogram
Pros
- Practice offers several levels of questions to allow for differentiation
- Includes an answer key for all practice problems
Cons
- None