This INSET resource will help teachers to explore different strategies for formulating formulas for solving the area of polygons: square, rectangle, parallelogram, triangle & trapezoid.
Objective
1. Derive the formulas in solving the areas of polygons such as square, rectangle, parallelogram, triangle, and trapezoid.
2. Construct regular polygons using strings.
3. Solve problems and activities involving finding the areas of a square, a rectangle, a parallelogram, a triangle, and a trapezoid.
4. Identify other activities that could be utilized in their Math class.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
Professional Development
Grade Level
Learning Area
Mathematics
Content/Topic
Intended Users
Teachers, School Heads, Supervisors, Superintendents, Directors and Chiefs
