Understanding Area with Pattern Blocks

What is the primary tool used in this lesson to find the area of shapes?

• Rulers

• Protractors

• Pattern blocks

• Compasses

How many triangle units are needed to cover the first small shape?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the area of the second shape when using triangle units?

• Two units

• One unit

• Four units

• Three units

How many triangle units are required to cover the hexagon?

• Seven

• Four

• Five

• Six

What is the area of the parallelogram in triangle units?

• Twelve units

• Eleven units

• Thirteen units

• Ten units

How many triangle units are needed to cover half of the larger shape?

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

• Nine

What is the total area of the larger shape in triangle units?

• Sixteen units

• Seventeen units

• Fifteen units

• Fourteen units

How many triangle units are used to cover the final shape?

• Fifteen

• Fourteen

• Thirteen

• Twelve

What is the purpose of using the term 'units' in this lesson?

• To measure volume

• To measure length

• To measure height

• To measure area

What activity is suggested for students to practice at home?

• Drawing shapes

• Measuring shapes with rulers

• Calculating perimeter

• Covering shapes with pattern blocks