Exploring Area of Parallelograms in 6th Grade Math

What items are recommended to have during the lesson on parallelograms?

• Calculator, notebook, and ruler

• Writing utensil, calculator, and growth mindset

• Laptop, math book, and determination

• Pencil, eraser, and protractor

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

• Length + Width

• Length x Width

• Width / Length

• Base x Height

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

What is the area of a rectangle with dimensions 9 feet by 4 feet?

• 13 feet squared

• 5 feet squared

• 36 feet squared

• 45 feet squared

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

What should you always remember about units when calculating area?

• Units are halved

• Units are squared

• Units are cubed

• Units are doubled

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

Why is it important to practice writing down the formula repeatedly?

• To use up notebook space

• To impress the teacher

• To make the lesson longer

• To memorize it better

How can a parallelogram be transformed into a rectangle?

• By folding it along the diagonal

• By extending the sides

• By rotating it

• By cutting and rearranging

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

What defines the base and height in a parallelogram?

• Any two sides

• Longest two sides

• Parallel sides

• Sides that form a right angle

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

In the context of parallelograms, what do perpendicular lines indicate?

• Diagonals

• Base and height

• Parallel sides

• Equal sides

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.5

What is the area of a parallelogram with base 12 feet and height 7 feet?

• 94 feet squared

• 49 feet squared

• 84 feet squared

• 19 feet squared

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

What should you do if your practice problem answers are incorrect?

• Ignore the mistakes

• Check and correct them

• Skip to the next lesson

• Ask for easier problems