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Area of Rectangles Using Sums and Differences Instructional VideoArea of Rectangles Using Sums and Differences Instructional Video
Publisher
Krista King Math
Resource Details
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:47
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2014
Instructional Video

Area of Rectangles Using Sums and Differences

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Use the formula for the area of a rectangle for more than just rectangles! Scholars see that they can use common area formulas to find the area of irregular shapes. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

area, area formulas, area of rectangles, area of squares, area of parallelograms

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Pause the video after examples to address pupils' questions
  • After viewing the video, ask learners to create a similar problem for a partner to solve

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a familiarity with area formulas
  • The second in a series of 40 video lessons
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Instructor shows multiple approaches to the same problem

Cons

  • Presentation in video is not engaging and may not hold the attention of learners

Common Core

6.G.A.1

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