For this lesson on area and perimeter, 3rd graders will learn how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles by applying formulas.

This review lesson about basic shapes (polygons)contains varied hands-on exercises and tilings about triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, and hexagons.

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 rectangles then try some practice problems to test your understanding.

Students may use this computer applet to explore angle sums of triangle, quadrilaterals, pentagons and hexagons.

Follow the directions at this one page website. You will get lots of practice plotting points on the coordinate grid and experience with transformational geometry.

Learn about the perimeter of a rhombus with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.

Learn about kites with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.

An illustration of two pyramids. A pyramid is a building where the upper surfaces are triangular and converge on one point. The base of pyramids are usually quadrilateral or trilateral (but generally may be of any polygon shape), meaning...