Area of Polygons
Students will calculate the area of various polygons, including triangles, quadrilaterals, and composite figures.
Key Questions
- Explain how the area formula for a parallelogram relates to the area formula for a rectangle.
- Design a method to find the area of an irregular polygon on a coordinate plane.
- Compare different strategies for decomposing complex shapes to find their area.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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