
Exploring Area Calculations for Triangles and Trapezoids

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Mathematics
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6th - 10th Grade
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Emma Peterson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is essential to identify the base and height of a square?
A right angle
A parallelogram shape
A calculator
Equal side lengths
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you calculate the area of a rectangle with a base of 7 units and a height of 5 units?
35 units squared
12 units squared
25 units squared
10 units squared
Tags
CCSS.3.MD.C.7B
CCSS.4.MD.A.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can a parallelogram's area be calculated using the base times height formula?
Because it can be transformed into a rectangle
Because it has parallel sides
Because it has four sides
Because it can be transformed into a square
Tags
CCSS.6.G.A.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the area of a parallelogram with a base of 8 units and a height of 4 units?
20 units squared
32 units squared
16 units squared
12 units squared
Tags
CCSS.6.G.A.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the area of a triangle half the product of its base and height?
Because it is always a right triangle
To account for its slanted sides
Because it has three sides
Because it can form a rectangle when duplicated and rotated
Tags
CCSS.6.G.A.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the area of a triangle with a base of 8 units and a height of 7 units?
28 units squared
56 units squared
15 units squared
45 units squared
Tags
CCSS.6.G.A.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What common mistake should be avoided when calculating the area of a triangle?
Ignoring the right angle
Using the wrong formula
Forgetting to multiply by 1/2
Measuring the sides incorrectly
Tags
CCSS.6.G.A.1
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