How to Find the Area of a Parallelogram

This video tutorial explains how to find the area of a parallelogram. It begins by defining a parallelogram as a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides and equal opposite sides. The video then covers how to calculate the area when the parallelogram is a square or rectangle, where angles are 90 degrees, and when the angles are not 90 degrees. It explains that knowing the perpendicular height and base length allows for area calculation. A visual demonstration shows how rearranging parts of the parallelogram can form a rectangle, making it easier to apply the area formula. The video concludes with practice questions.

Explain how the concept of base and height is used to calculate the area of a parallelogram.

What changes in the naming convention when calculating the area of a parallelogram compared to a rectangle?