Third graders use fractions to describe part of a set. In this fractions lesson, 3rd graders are introduced to fractions through a book and use pattern blocks to describe a fraction as a part of a set. This lesson includes a scripted...

Seventh graders review the process of finding the area of a rectangle and complete a couple of examples as a class. They discuss what a parallelogram is and what the formula would be for finding its area. They listen to an explanation...

These squares and rectangles have length and width measurements with decimals; can young geometers determine the exact perimeter of each? Using a step-by-step example as guidance, they show work to find the perimeter of each of these...

Students find the perimeter and area of circles, triangles, and rectangles. In this perimeter and area lesson plan, the teacher gives students formulas for each shape and measurement and works through examples on the board. While no...

In this measurement worksheet, 1st graders use the given measurements to find the perimeter and area of the six different rectangles pictured on the worksheet.

In this geometry learning exercise, students find the area of squares, rectangles, and non traditional shapes. Students complete 5 problems on this learning exercise. 

Students investigate the Sierpinski triangle and calculate the ratio and area of the triangle. In this fractals lesson plan, students calculate parts of a Sierpincki triangle. They use Google Earth to help them construct the different...

Students make accurate measurements and calculations of measuring the area an perimeter of a section of the floor accordingly. They use appropriate measurement and calculation strategies to write a complete a clear explanation for how...

Students measure prisms and determine their volume. In this measurement and reasoning lesson, students estimate the volume and area of prisms. They measure given boxes. Students use paper to create prisms and cylinders. They determine...

Formulas and procedures for finding the area and circumference are not provided on this handout, so it will be best used as a practice of already-acquired skills. It is a well-rounded assignment, however, as it includes diagrams,...

Beginning geometers use tiles and grid paper to draw and calculate perimeter and area. Rectangles of different sizes are created and then measured to build understanding. The one-inch grid sheet referenced is attached. 

Give your classes practice at modeling using quadratic models with a resource that uses area and integer problems to allow individuals to create second degree polynomials. Young mathematicians solve equations using factoring and then...

What more could we want from floor tiles? Using pattern blocks and graph paper, pupils determine ways to completely tile a floor of given dimensions. They consider the aesthetic quality of the tiles by creating a tessellation and...

Students research the history of Chinese tangrams and complete tangram activities. In this tangram instructional activity, students complete Internet research to learn the history of Chinese tangrams. Students construct a set of...

Fifth graders create a reflection of a poygon using a Mira. They discover that a line connecting a vertiex of a polygon and the corresponding vertex of its reflection is perpendicular to the line of reflection. Students create a glide...

Students calculate the perimeter and area of polygons. In this geometry lesson, students apply formulas of perimeter to solve geometric problems. They calculate the area of a dog fence and create ways to keep the dog in that area.

In this area and perimeters worksheet, students compute the area and perimeter of rectangles and squares. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 30 mental problems. Answers are provided beside each question.

Students create identify properties of trapezoids. In this geometry instructional activity, students calculate the area of given trapezoids and review the area formula for parallelograms. They draw a correlation between the area of a...

In this factoring application worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problem related to various factoring applications. First, they determine the length of a room given the area of a rectangle and square footage. Then, students...

Students investigate the properties of triangles and parallelograms. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the formula used to find the are of a triangle and other polygons. They create a visual model to represent their findings.

Students find the median of trapezoids and other polygons. In this geometry lesson, students identify important properties of trapezoids. They create trapezoids and polygons using Cabri software.

In this perimeter and area activity, learners use the given measurements to find the perimeter and area of the rectangles pictured.

Students identify symmetry in road signs. In this geometry lesson, students explore objects in the real world for symmetry. They perform translation, rotation and reflection.

Take graphing outside and make a giant coordinate plane to plot your human points. Young graphers are each given a coordinate for a particular shape and asked to make the geometrical shapes one by one. Those not plotted are to write down...