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 parallelograms then try some practice problems to test your understanding.

Sixth graders find the area of parallelograms by using square units and the area formula.

Practice finding the area of parallelograms given base and height. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Determine the area of a parallelogram with this step by step interactive lesson.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the area of parallelograms given the base and the height. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...

Students will find the area of a parallelogram and the area of a triangle.

This activity is a based on an activity I saw in Exploring Geometry with the Geometer's Sketchpad. Student will construct a trapeziod and then use rotation to create a parallelogram from the trapeziod. The follow up questions lead the...

Given composite figures (combinations of rectangles, squares, parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles, semicircles, and quarter circles), students will be able to determine expressions for the area as well as calculate the area of the figure.

Students learn to derive the formula for the area of a circle. They learn to relate a circle to a parallelogram and rectangle while learning the concept of infinity as they imagine slicing an circle into infinitesimally small slices.

Sixth graders find the area of rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids by using formulas or by composing into rectangles or triangles.

These activities provide an opportunity for students to explore the area formulas for triangles, trapezoids, and parallelograms.

This lesson plan helps students explore the mathematical concept of area and features resource links to further learning. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.7.a Find the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths by tiling it

This applet will show you how to divide the parallelogram into pieces, arrange them together to form a rectangle, and then use the formula for the area of a rectangle to find the area of the parallelogram.

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,...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the unknown dimensions of a parallelogram given its area and another measurement.

Learn about the area of a parallelogram with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition, 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.

You can pick up some valuable pointers on how to find the area of a triangle, rectangle, and other quadrilaterals. When you finish working your way through the pages you can take an on-line "Test Bite," and check your understanding.

To find the area of a triangle, try to make a parallelogram using a copy of the triangle.

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

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the area of a parallelogram given its base and height. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to find the area of a parallelogram. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...

This lesson presents the idea that the area of any right triangle is exactly half of a certain rectangle, and contains varied exercises for students.