How would you find the area of a polygon or circle? Explore this concept with engaging activities at this test prep site. Here you will find detailed problem solving strategies with accompanying visuals, a reference table with formulas,...

Twenty-five problems cover the topics of polygons and finding the area for various plane figures. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...

This task presents drawings of polygons on square grids and asks students to calculate their area. They will need to use a few strategies, including decomposing and recombining shapes. Aligns with 6.G.A.1.

The purpose of this instructional task is for students to find the area of figures that can be decomposed and then recomposed into rectangles. Aligns with 3.MD.C.6. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.7.d Recognize area as additive.

The student will apply the formula for the area of regular polygons to solve problems.

A lesson focusing on the area of polygons and the circumference of circles. Engaging, interactive practice worksheet, lesson plan, and related classroom activity complete this lesson.

Seventh graders will compare the formula for the area of a regular polygon to discover the formula for the area of a circle.

Sixth graders apply what they know about area of other polygons to develop a formula for finding the area of a triangle.

Get independent practice working with finding the perimeter and area of triangles and trapezoids. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.

Try to figure out the area of this challenging shape. In order to view the images, you will need to use JavaSketchpad.

Brush up on your math skills relating to the area of trapezoids then try some practice problems to test your understanding.

Brush up on your math skills relating to the area of parallelograms then try some practice problems to test your understanding.

Brush up on your math skills relating to the area of rhombuses then try some practice problems to test your understanding.

Brush up on your math skills relating to the area of triangles then try some practice problems to test your understanding.

Brush up on your math skills relating to the area of rectangles then try some practice problems to test your understanding.

Interactive figures to figure out how to calculate the areas of polygons.

The purpose of this task is for learners to practice plotting points in the coordinate plane and finding the areas of polygons. This task assumes that students already understand how to find areas of polygons by decomposing them into...

Introduces the concept of regular polygons along with regular polygon examples, not regular polygons, irregular polygons, and area of a regular polygon. Check-out the solved examples for better understanding and try your hand at solving...

Use Cabri Jr. to find the area of several regular polygons and then use that investigation to derive the area of a circle from a many-sided polygon.

Students discover a very intuitive method for determining the area of a regular polygon. They use that information to develop the standard area formula.

Students will review how to find the area of a regular polygon.

This activity has the students derive the formula for finding the area of a regular polygon. Demonstrating the procedure of constructing a regular polygon in front of the class maybe necessary depending on the students prior experience

A complete reference guide to the area of a regular polygon. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.

Calculate the Area of a Trapezoid This Concept Handheld Software Application reviews the definition and area formula for the rectangle, square, parallelogram, triangle, trapezoid, and circle.