Staff will draw the shape on the Cleartouch. Answers will vary depending on the measurements staff write down.
Why do we divide by 2 when solving for the area of a triangle?
We solve by 2, because a triangle is half of a rectangle/square/parallelogram.
What is the area of this triangle?
Staff will draw the shape on the Cleartouch. Answers will vary depending on the measurements staff write down.
What does the "2" tells us to do in this formula, BH/2?
It tells us to divide by 2.
What does the "B" stand for in BH?
Base
When solving an area problem what are the 3 parts we need to include in our answer?
The number, the label, and the square
What is the area of this triangle?
Staff will draw the shape on the Cleartouch. Answers will vary depending on the measurements staff write down.
What is the formula for a triangle?
BH/2
What is the formula for finding the area of a parallelogram?
BH
What is the area of this parallelogram?
Staff will draw the shape on the Cleartouch. Answers will vary depending on the measurements staff write down.
What is the formula for finding the area of a square?
LW
What does the "H" stand for in BH?
Height
Why do squares have four of the same numbers for measurements and why do rectangles have two sets of numbers?
The sides of a square are the same length, so they will have the same measurement. Rectangles have two sets or pairs of sides that are the same length.
What is the area of this rectangle?
Staff will draw the shape on the Cleartouch. Answers will vary depending on the measurements staff write down.
What is the area of this rectangle?
Staff will draw the shape on the Cleartouch. Answers will vary depending on the measurements staff write down.
What is the area of this square?
Staff will draw the shape on the Cleartouch. Answers will vary depending on the measurements staff write down.
When two letters are right next to each other, "BH" or "LW, what skill do we use to solve those problems?
Multiplication
What is the area of this square?
Staff will draw the shape on the Cleartouch. Answers will vary depending on the measurements staff write down.
What is the area of this triangle?
Staff will draw the shape on the Cleartouch. Answers will vary depending on the measurements staff write down.
What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?
LW
What does the "W" in the formula LW stand for?
Width
What is the area of this parallelogram?
Staff will draw the shape on the Cleartouch. Answers will vary depending on the measurements staff write down.
What is the area of this square?
Staff will draw the shape on the Cleartouch. Answers will vary depending on the measurements staff write down.
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