A critical skill in mathematics is using formulas to solve problems. Learners see the area formula for rectangles applied to three different types of problems. The video instructor demonstrates problems represented with a diagram, coordinate plane, and in words.

Concepts

area, area formulas, area of parallelograms, area of rectangles

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to flip your classroom; assign the video as homework and use class time to practice problems
• Create a guided notes document to record notes while watching the video

Classroom Considerations

• YouTube video requires Internet access

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Increases complexity by incorporating quadratic equations
• Instructor explains the examples clearly and works through each step of the process

Cons

• Does not incorporate context within the examples

Common Core

6.G.A.1