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Just how similar are the areas of similar figures? An educational YouTube video describes how to determine the areas of similar figures. Given the area of one figure and the measurements of corresponding sides of each figure, viewers see how to calculate the area of the other figure using a scale factor.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide the video to classmates absent from the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should be familiar with scale factors
- Note that scholars studying for the GCSE are the intended audience, so the video uses examples similar to test questions
Pros
- Includes separate individual practice problems
- Provides pupil-friendly explanations
Cons
- Narrator's handwritten notes are sometimes difficult to read