Area of Parallelograms and Triangles
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain how the formulas for the area of parallelograms and triangles are related and use them to solve problems.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 6 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define the terms "base" and "height" as they relate to finding the area of a parallelogram.
2. Explain why the formula Area = base × height works for finding the area of a parallelogram. Use the idea of transforming a parallelogram into a rectangle in your explanation.
3. A parallelogram has a base of 8 cm and a height of 4 cm. What is its area?
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