Area and Dimensions Problem Solving

This video tutorial is part of the Go Math series, focusing on solving area problems using the strategy of solving simpler problems. The lesson covers three main examples: calculating the area of a playground excluding a sandbox, wallpapering a wall excluding a doorway, and tiling a roof excluding a chimney. Each example demonstrates how to find the total area and subtract the area of the excluded part to find the area that needs to be covered. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the problem, identifying necessary information, and performing accurate calculations.

What is the main strategy discussed in this lesson for solving area problems?

• Using a calculator

• Solving a simpler problem

• Guessing the answer

• Drawing a detailed diagram

In the playground problem, what shape is the sandbox?

• Square

• Triangle

• Rectangle

• Circle

What are the dimensions of the playground in the problem?

• 20 by 10 yards

• 25 by 15 yards

• 30 by 20 yards

• 15 by 10 yards

How do you calculate the area of the sandbox?

• Side times side

• Diameter times radius

• Base times height

• Length times width

What is the area of the playground excluding the sandbox?

• 400 square yards

• 339 square yards

• 375 square yards

• 300 square yards

In the wallpapering problem, what is the dimension of the wall?

• 10 by 8 feet

• 12 by 8 feet

• 15 by 10 feet

• 8 by 6 feet

What is the area of the door in the wallpapering problem?

• 24 square feet

• 18 square feet

• 21 square feet

• 15 square feet

How much wallpaper does Lyla need to cover the wall?

• 95 square feet

• 85 square feet

• 75 square feet

• 65 square feet

In the model house problem, what is the area of the roof?

• 800 square inches

• 700 square inches

• 600 square inches

• 500 square inches

How many tiles does Ed need to cover the roof excluding the chimney?

• 600 tiles

• 588 tiles

• 575 tiles

• 612 tiles