Area Formulas: Calculate and Construct
Find the areas of four diagrams, then construct two figures to meet a stated area.
- Grades
- Grades 2–5
- Pages
- 1
- File type
- Subject
- Geometry, Math
- Resource types
- Worksheets
- Ontario expectations
- E2.4 — determine the areas of trapezoids
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This Finding the Area of Shapes Formulas Worksheet is a great resource for students to practice finding the area of shapes. The worksheet includes formulas and dimensions, so students can get plenty of practice. This is a great resource for any teacher looking to help their students practice finding the area of shapes.
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In the classroom
Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
- Apply the correct formula to a dimensioned figure
- Calculate area from base, height, width, or parallel sides
- Design a shape that satisfies a specified area
Teaching tips
- Identify which measurements correspond to each variable before multiplying.
- Invite multiple valid drawings for the construction prompts and compare their dimensions.
Skills covered
- Area-formula substitution
- Geometric construction
- Dimension interpretation
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Ontario curriculum
Ontario curriculum expectations
Ontario expectations
Ontario expectations
- E2.4 — determine the areas of trapezoids , rhombuses , kites , and composite polygons by decomposing them into shapes with known areas
Core concepts
Core concepts
- Area formulas
- Given dimensions
- Equivalent areas
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