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

Find the base or height of a parallelogram when given the other and the area. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

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.

Resource examines the area of geometric solids through examples and a video lesson. [0:39]

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at finding the direction and magnitude of vectors and breaking vectors into component parts.

Find the area or perimeter of shapes like triangles, rectangles, parallelograms, and hexagons on the coordinate plane. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide reviews the formulas for area and perimeter of triangles and different kinds of quadrilaterals.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide looks at the definitions and units for perimeter, area, and circumference, and at the perimeter and area of different shapes, including regular...

This lesson will demonstrate how to use slope, midpoint, and distance formulas to determine from the coordinates of the vertices if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram in a coordinate plane. It is 4 of 6 in the series titled "Coordinate...

This computer tool allows students to compose and decompose shapes by making cuts and rearranging the pieces. The tool has an exploration section for learning exercises.

Find a quick, concise explanation of a parallelogram. An example is given and clearly explained.

Examines special parallelograms. Students learn about a rectangle, rhombus, and square. Definitions and examples with solutions are included.

Students solve for the area of rectangles, squares, triangles, trapezoids, and parallelograms.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will investigate the area and perimeter of rectangles and parallelograms. This is an interactive lesson and also includes an assessment.

Math glossary and terms on Figures and Shapes for kids can be found on this site. Learn the definitions used in this mathematics subject such as polygon, base, and parallelogram.

In the pictured quadrilateral, opposite sides are congruent and learners must explain whether this makes it a parallelogram. Aligns with G-CO.C.11.

In this task, students apply the definition of a parallelogram in the context of a geometric construction. Aligns with G-CO.C.11.

Students are able to manipulate a parallelogram on a coordinate grid to explore properties of a parallelogram and then calculate the distance of the sides, altitude, and area. The resource also includes links to further explain important...

This activity allows the teacher to cover the properties of a parallelogram, rectangle, rhombus, square, kite, and trapezoid in two days (90 min. block scheduling) Using a group setting students discover these properties using the Cabri...

A "three star geometry problem" requiring knowledge of how to complete geometric proofs and some prior math knowledge. This problem asks to prove that the mid points of any quadrilateral form a parallelogram.

Learn about the interior angles 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.

In this task, a student has learned the SSS and SAS congruence tests for triangles and wonders if these tests might work for parallelograms. Aligns with G-CO.C.11 and G-SRT.B.5

In this activity, students will study special types of parallelograms like rhombus and rectangle, and investigate properties related to their diagonals.

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.