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Same Base and Height, Variation 2 Lesson PlanSame Base and Height, Variation 2 Lesson Plan
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Illustrative Mathematics
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5th - 7th
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Same Base and Height, Variation 2

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This is a good model for learners to visualize triangles of the same base and height. They can can begin to comprehend that these triangles will have the same area no matter how the triangle is drawn. It is part of a series of resources which makes a good transition question or mini-assessment.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

area, right triangles, triangles

Additional Tags

area, right triangle, math

Pros

  • Good visual for finding area of triangles.
  • Helps learners understand how base and height relates in different triangles.

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.G.A.1 MP7

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