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Area of a Rectangle Instructional VideoArea of a Rectangle Instructional Video
Publisher
Corbett Maths
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:05
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
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Year
2013
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Area of a Rectangle

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Model finding the area of a rectangle using a helpful video lesson. Young scholars watch as the instructor shows how to find the area of a rectangle. Additionally, the instructor shows how to calculate the length or width when given the area.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

area of rectangles, rectangles, area, length, width

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Pair with additional lessons in the series to create a unit on area
  • Model the concept using graph paper that allows individuals to count the length of the dimensions and squares that create the area

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects previous experience using formulas

Pros

  • Offers several examples to better cement learning
  • Provides multiple options for independent practice

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 RST.6-8.7

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