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Don't get tripped up by trapezoids. An enlightening video first shows how to derive the formula for the area of a trapezoid by partitioning the figure and rearranging it into a triangle. It then works through two examples of finding the areas of trapezoids using the formula.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the video with pupils in need of extra help with areas of trapezoids
Classroom Considerations
- Learners must have knowledge of areas of triangles
- Note that the video uses the exclusive definition of trapezoids
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Animations help with comprehension
- Shows all work step by step
Cons
- Does not provide answers for practice problems