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Evaluate different aspects of geometry with one task. An assessment activity prompts learners to determine the area of a pathway in the shape of a parallelogram. The Pythagorean Theorem and area formulas for various polygons provide the necessary tools to find the solution.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use as an extension activity during a lesson on the Pythagorean Theorem
- Challenge the class to come up with as many solution methods as possible
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be able to calculate area of triangles, rectangles, and parallelograms, as well as apply the Pythagorean Theorem
Pros
- Includes clear graphics to help with understanding
- Answer key takes into account several different ways to arrive at a solution
Cons
- Pre-activity diagrams are extremely small