Instructional Video

Area under a Graph

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What? The calculation of area is a linear distance? A short video shows how to use the areas of simple polygons to estimate the area under a graph. Pupils divide the area under a curve into figures to easier calculate the area. Given speed/time graphs, scholars calculate the area under the curve to find the distance traveled.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Ask the class to brainstorm how to get a closer estimate
  • Review different methods to determine the value of points of intersections
Classroom Considerations
  • Individuals should be able to find the area of triangles, rectangles, and trapezoids
Pros
  • Includes the work required in the answer key
  • Contains space to work each of the problems
Cons
  • None
Common Core