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Area of Compound Shapes Instructional VideoArea of Compound Shapes Instructional Video
Publisher
Corbett Maths
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Grade
6th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
8:42
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
1 hr
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2012
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Area of Compound Shapes

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Composite figures—because everything isn't shaped like a rectangle, triangle, or circle. Learners practice separating compound shapes into something more manageable. A video shows them how to make the calculations, and worksheets give them the opportunity to practice.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

area, composite figures, compound shapes, area of rectangles, area of triangles, area of circles

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework; use class time for practice
  • Have individuals color the shapes different colors to help them visualize the separation

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires students to find the area of rectangles, triangles, and circles

Pros

  • Provided practice parallels the instructional video
  • Includes an option for subtitles to help with note taking

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7

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