Estimate the area of a simple polygon. Try counting squares on a grid to help your estimate. Cut the shape into rectangles and triangles. Use a formula to calculate the exact area for each of the simple shapes. Then find the total area for the original polygon. Try dividing the shape again into fewer pieces. This learning object is the first in a series of three objects that progressively increase in difficulty.
Objective
1. Students identify rectangles and triangles that comprise compound polygons.
2. Students understand that compound polygons can be cut into triangles and rectangles in a number of different ways.
3. Students estimate the area of compound polygons.
4. Students apply formulas for the area of rectangles and triangles to calculate the area of compound polygons.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 6
Learning Area
Mathematics
Content/Topic
Measurement
Intended Users
Educators, Learners, Students
Competencies
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Education Services Australia
Conditions of Use
Use, Copy
Technical Information
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File Type
application/x-rar
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Adobe Flash Player - http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
