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Understanding Scale Drawings and Area Calculations

Understanding Scale Drawings and Area Calculations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Education

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
7.G.A.1, 3.MD.C.7B, 7.RP.A.2C

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jackson Turner

Used 10+ times

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Standards-aligned

CCSS.7.G.A.1
,
CCSS.3.MD.C.7B
,
CCSS.7.RP.A.2C
CCSS.3.MD.C.6
,
CCSS.4.MD.A.3
,
This video tutorial by John from TC Math Academy covers the basics of scale drawings, a common topic in middle and high school math. The video explains how to calculate the actual area of a living room using a given scale of 1 inch to 7 feet. It emphasizes the importance of using correct units of measure and provides a step-by-step guide to solving the problem. The tutorial also delves into the concepts of ratios and proportions, demonstrating how to set up and solve proportions using cross products. The video concludes with a summary of key points and encourages viewers to practice these concepts.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the scale used in the problem involving the living room?

1 inch = 5 feet

1 inch = 7 feet

1 inch = 10 feet

1 inch = 12 feet

Tags

CCSS.3.MD.C.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to include units when calculating area?

Units are optional in math problems.

Units help in identifying the type of measurement.

Units are only needed for volume calculations.

Units make the answer look more professional.

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using scale drawings?

To avoid using rulers.

To fit large objects on smaller paper.

To make drawings look more artistic.

To confuse students.

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you convert a scale dimension to an actual dimension?

By subtracting the scale factor.

By adding the scale factor.

By dividing by the scale factor.

By multiplying by the scale factor.

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the actual width of the living room if the scale width is 2 inches?

16 feet

10 feet

14 feet

12 feet

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the actual length of the living room if the scale length is 4 inches?

21 feet

30 feet

28 feet

24 feet

Tags

CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

Length x Width

Length - Width

Length + Width

Length / Width

Tags

CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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