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Perimeter and Area Practice 2
In this area and perimeter practice worksheet, students examine 4 sample problems and solve 20 problems that require them to calculate perimeter and area.
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Extra Practice 44: Solving Problems Using Quadratic Equations
In this quadratic worksheet, learners read short stories, write quadratic equations and use their problem solving skills to solve the equation. Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of a diagonal, dimensions of a...
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Perimeter Practice
In this perimeter practice worksheet, students review the steps to finding the perimeter of a shape using the information at the top of the page. They find the perimeter of 3 shapes at the bottom of the page.
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Finding Area
Fourth graders explore how to find the area of a rectangular object. As a class, they discuss definition of area and strategies for finding area. The teacher models finding the area of an object by counting squares. Students observe...
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Measurement Concepts practice 6.1
In this recognizing customary measurement concepts worksheet, students estimate and measure objects, determine whether measurement of an estimate is sufficient, make lists of objects with specific measurements, and solve word problems....
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Problem-Solving Application: Use Formulas
In this problem-solving activity, learners read and solve 2 word problems involving formulas dealing with a width of a room and the length of a stall.
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Greatest and Least Area - Enrichment 18.3
In this greatest and least area game worksheet, students cut out the cards, draw a card and record the measurement in the length or width column of a graph. When all columns have been filled, they calculate the areas to find the winner...
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Measurement: Volume
Sixth graders determine how to find the volume of a box. In this volume instructional activity, 6th graders participate in a instructional activity in which the teacher uses the associated study guide to explain how to find the volume of...
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Surface Area
Seventh graders explore surface area. They study the difference between two and three-dimensional objects. The teacher leads a discussion about finding the surface area of different size cubes. In pairs, 7th graders use graph paper to...
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The Math of Science-Squares and Square Roots
In this squares and square roots instructional activity, students practice finding the squares of numbers and the square roots of numbers given word problems.
Noyce Foundation
Photographs
Scaling needs to be picture perfect. Pupils use proportional reasoning to find the missing dimension of a photo. Class members determine the sizes of paper needed for two configurations of pictures in the short assessment task.
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Geometry and Measurement
Young geometers explore relationships between units of measure and objects. Three activities provide varied opportunities to practice. Learners calculate the volume of two cylinders made by rolling a piece of paper vertically and...
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Ratios for Area and Volume
In this ratios for area and volume worksheet, students solve problems where they find the ratios for problems of shapes dealing with area and volume. Students complete 4 problems.
Creative Educator
Dream Room Design
Junior designers brainstorm the elements that a bedroom might have, such as a bed, television, and dresser. They identify which items are needs and which are desires. They practice measurement skills in the classroom by determining its...
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Section 2.5 - Problem Solving (Part B)
Trying to figure out the perimeter of a geometric figure? Here are a few word problems to set up algebraic equations to solve for perimeter. There are also some word problems to set up algebraic equations to solve for angles in a...
PBS
Terrific Trees
Engage in a shady activity to practice measurement techniques. Classes venture outside to collect measurements of various trees, using different strategies to measure the height, trunk circumference, width, and crown size. Then they...
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A Handy Measure
How many hands tall are you? Challenge kids to measure themselves the way the 19th century Oklahoma horse traders measured their prize horses (can they guess how many hands tall a horse had to be?). There's some background information...
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It Takes Ten
Review and use standard units of measure with your math class. They move from station to station estimating and measuring length, volume, weight, and area. At each station they estimate and measure, and then compute the difference...
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Investigation Designing a Patchwork Quilt
Fourth graders practice calculating area by creating a classroom quilt. Students are given a 6x6 inch square material they design based on a classroom theme. A sample of the class quilt is created using graph paper so students may...
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Creating and Solving Quadratic Equations in One Variable
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...
Howard County Schools
Building a Playground
Scholars crave practical application. Let them use the different models of a quadratic function to plan the size and shape of a school playground. They convert between the different forms and maximize area.
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Surface Area and Volume
In this surface area and volume instructional activity, students identify and complete each of 20 problems containing a different sized cube. First, they determine the surface area of each cube given the dimensions for height and/or...
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Perimeter and Area of Irregular Figures ELL 16.5
In this finding area worksheet, learners solve the area of an irregular figure by reading and performing step by step operations. Students complete fourteen steps to solve and summarize finding the area.
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Exit Ticket 3.MD.5
Intended for use as an exit ticket, this activity can be used as an extension to a lesson, test, or even homework. Learners complete three tasks that involve finding the area of a figure in square units. Young mathematicians can be...