Area of a Triangle

Grade 545 minutes

Learning Objective

I can find the area of a triangle using the formula A = ½ × base × height.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.

View questions preview

1. What is the formula for finding the area of a triangle? Please write it out in your own words.

2. A triangle has a base of 8 cm and a height of 5 cm. Calculate the area of the triangle.

3. Explain why we divide by 2 when calculating the area of a triangle.

...and 6 more questions

Educational Video

How to Find the Area of a Triangle | Calculate the Area of a Triangle

Math with Mr. J

Create Your Own Lesson

Generate a custom lesson plan like this one in minutes with Insta~Lesson