Finding the Area of Triangles Worksheet
- Grades
- Grades 2–5, Elementary
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- Math, Geometry
- Topic
- Area, finding the area of a triangle worksheet
- Resource types
- Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
- Preparation
- Print ready
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What's inside this resource
This Finding the Area of Triangles Worksheet is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students find the area of triangles. This worksheet uses formulas and dimensions to find the area of triangles, and is a great way for students to practice their skills.
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In the classroom
Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
Identify the base and corresponding height in a triangle diagram
Use one half times base times height to calculate four areas
Label an area with the square unit indicated by its measurements
Teaching tips
Ask learners to mark the base and its perpendicular height before multiplying.
Check that every written area uses a squared unit rather than a linear unit. Extend the practice beyond triangles with this mixed-shape area worksheet.
Skills covered
Formula substitution — learners place diagram measurements into the area rule
Triangle measurement — learners distinguish height from another side length
Unit notation — learners express each result in square units
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Core concepts
Area of triangles
Base and height
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