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Area of Parallelograms and Triangles

14 questions

6th - 6th Grade

Mathematics

Area of Parallelograms and Triangles is a Grade 6 mathematics worksheet that develops students’ ability to find the area of these two shapes. Across 14 questions, including 13 multiple-choice items and one matching activity, students identify what area represents, use the parallelogram formula A = bh, recognize that height is perpendicular to the base, and calculate areas from given measurements. They also apply the triangle area formula, including the required division by 2, and select appropriate square units. The worksheet includes formula identification, visual area calculations, unit selection, and an error-analysis question that asks students to identify when a triangle solution omitted division by 2. These varied items help teachers check both procedural fluency and understanding of why the formulas work. This free printable worksheet is designed for Grade 6 math practice, independent work, review, or a quick formative assessment, and it includes a complete answer key for efficient checking.

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Area of Parallelograms and Triangles

Total questions: 14

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does area mean?

a)

the distance around a shape

b)

half the distance around a shape

c)

the amount of space outside a shape

d)

the amount of space inside a shape

2.

What's the area of this shape?

a)

13

unitsunits^{ }

b)

13 units2units^2

c)

40 units

d)

40 units2units^2

3.

Find the area of the parallelogram.

a)

42

b)

21

c)

84

d)

Impossible to determine with the information given.

4.

Find the area of the parallelogram.

a)

80

b)

90

c)

720

d)

40

5.

Match the following

b

Base

A

Area

h

Height

=

equals

6.

What is the formula to find the area of a parallelogram?

a)

A=s2A=s^2

b)

A=h(b1+b2)2A=\frac{h\left(b_1+b_2\right)}{2}

c)

A = bh

d)

A=bh2A=\frac{bh}{2}

7.

The height must be ______ to the base.

a)

parallel

b)

criss crossed

c)

perpendicular

d)

next

8.
Area of triangle?
a)
17 units2
b)
20 units2
c)
10 units2
d)
16 units2
9.
What is the area?
a)
12 cm2
b)
14
c)
14 cm2
d)
24 cm2
10.
Find the area:
a)
40 yd
b)
40 yd2
c)
80 yd2
d)
18 yd2
11.
What is the Area formula for this shape?
a)

A=s2A=s^2

b)

A=bh2A=\frac{bh}{2}

c)

A=h(b1+b2)2A=\frac{h\left(b_1+b_2\right)}{2}

d)

A=lwA=lw

12.

The error is...

a)

They did it right

b)

They did not divide by 2

c)

They multiplied the wrong numbers

d)

They multiplied when they were suppose to add

e)

You cannot solve it with the numbers given

13.

Find the area of the largest triangle shown.

a)

39

b)

78

c)

30.8

d)

24

14.
Area or triangle?
a)
20 cm2
b)
56 cm2
c)
28 cm2
d)
27 cm2
Answer Key

Area of Parallelograms and Triangles

Total questions: 14

1.
d)

the amount of space inside a shape

2.
d)

40 units2units^2

3.
a)

42

4.
a)

80

5.

b

 - 

Base

, 

A

 - 

Area

, 

h

 - 

Height

, 

=

 - 

equals

6.
c)

A = bh

7.
c)

perpendicular

8.
c) 10 units2
9.
a) 12 cm2
10.
b) 40 yd2
11.
b)

A=bh2A=\frac{bh}{2}

12.
b)

They did not divide by 2

13.
a)

39

14.
c) 28 cm2

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What does the Area of Parallelograms and Triangles worksheet cover?

This Grade 6 worksheet covers finding the area of parallelograms and triangles through 13 multiple-choice questions and one matching item. Students identify area as the space inside a shape, use A = bh for parallelograms, recognize perpendicular height, apply the triangle formula with division by 2, and choose correct square units.

How can I use this worksheet to teach area of parallelograms and triangles?

Introduce the worksheet by reviewing area as the space inside a shape and modeling why a parallelogram uses its base and perpendicular height. Then have students compare the parallelogram formula A = bh with the triangle formula, emphasizing the division by 2 before they complete the visual calculations and formula-matching items. Use the error-analysis question to discuss why multiplying without dividing by 2 produces an incorrect triangle area.

What mistakes should I watch for on this area worksheet?

Watch for students using a slanted side instead of the perpendicular height, confusing the parallelogram and triangle formulas, or forgetting to divide by 2 for a triangle. Students may also select linear units such as yd instead of square units such as yd², or confuse the meaning of area with perimeter. The matching and formula questions can reveal whether the issue is vocabulary or calculation.

How do I assign and grade this Area of Parallelograms and Triangles worksheet?

On Wayground, assign it as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz, depending on whether students will complete the 14 area questions on paper or online. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this area worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so the formula, measurements, and answer choices are easier to follow. You can also select a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language. These options can make the parallelogram and triangle calculations, matching item, and error-analysis question more accessible while preserving the original practice.

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