CHAPTER 4 - MRS. POPPINGTON SEES THE WORLD (MP)
Area and Multiplication

Students will know...
...how to use formulas for finding area of rectangles, parallelograms, triangles and trapezoids
...how to use the distributive property
...how to find the area of complex figures using sub problems

Students will...
...be able to integrate area concepts into everyday life

Activities
  • Utilize vocabulary of geometry related to lines, angles and polygons
  • Develop and use formulas to find the area of rectangles, parallelograms, triangles, and trapezoids
  • Identify sub problems to find areas of more complicated figures and to solve other mathematical problems
  • Explore the relationship between area and multiplication
  • Use area formulas to find the area of geometric figures in flags of countries around the world
  • Use an area model to identify sub problems when multiplying two and three digit numbers

Students will show their understanding by...
...notebook checks
...tests (pair, individual, team)
...classroom written work
...classroom discussions
...written homework
...quizzes (pair, team, and individual)
...participation in games

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