Lesson 9.2: Area of Any Trapezoid

This applet contains a powerful visual in which a trapezoid is transformed into a triangle. Students should see that the area of the triangle formed and the original trapezoid are equal, thus aiding them in writing the formula for the area of the original trapezoid.
Ikusi Lan-orria Ikusi Lan-orria

 

Frances Wells —

 
Baliabide-mota
Lan-orria
Fitxak
area  ccss  common  common-core  core  discovery  exploration  trapezoid 
Helburu-taldea (adina)
11 – 14
Hizkuntza
English
 
 
Ikustaldiak
300
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Area of a Trapezoid (Discovery)
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