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Area of Parallelograms and Triangles

15 questions

6th - 6th Grade

Mathematics

Area of Parallelograms and Triangles is a Grade 6 mathematics worksheet that builds understanding of area as the space inside a shape. Across 15 multiple-choice questions, students identify the area formulas for parallelograms and triangles, select appropriate units, and calculate areas from given measurements and diagrams. This free printable worksheet with an answer key supports instruction, independent practice, review, or a quick assessment of students’ ability to apply A = b × h for parallelograms and A = (b × h) ÷ 2 for triangles. The varied numerical choices, including measurements expressed in feet, centimeters, meters, and square units, give teachers a focused way to check formula selection, computation, and unit usage.

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Area of Parallelograms and Triangles

Total questions: 15

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 is the area formula for Parallelogram? 
a)
B*H
b)
H/B
c)
B*H/2
d)
1/2*H(B+B)
3.

What is the area formula for Triangle?

a)

B x H

b)

(B x H) / 2

c)

B+H

d)

2 x B x H

4.

Find the area of the parallelogram above

a)

14.5 ft2

b)

48.5 ft2

c)

52 ft2

d)

7.3 ft2

5.
What is the area?
a)
12 cm2
b)
14
c)
14 cm2
d)
24 cm2
6.
a)
16 square inches
b)
12 square inches
c)
24 square inches
d)
48 square inches
7.
Area of triangle?
a)
17 units2
b)
20 units2
c)
10 units2
d)
16 units2
8.
Find the area of the parallelogram.
a)
15.6 cm2
b)
30.6 cm2
c)
13.26 cm2
d)
79.56 cm2
9.
Find the area of this triangle.
a)
150 ft2
b)
100 ft2
c)
50 ft2
d)
35 ft2
10.
Find the area of the triangle pictured.  
a)
22.5 cm2
b)
45 cm2
c)
15.75 cm2
d)
31.5 cm2
11.
Area or triangle?
a)
20 cm2
b)
56 cm2
c)
28 cm2
d)
27 cm2
12.
What is the area of this shape?
a)
6 m2
b)
12 m2
c)
3 m2
d)
2.666 m2
13.
Find the area of this triangle.
a)
150 ft2
b)
100 ft2
c)
50 ft2
d)
35 ft2
14.
What is the area?
a)
31.5 units2
b)
63 units2
c)
77 units2
d)
38.5 units2
15.

Find the area of the largest triangle shown.

a)

39

b)

78

c)

30.8

d)

24

Answer Key

Area of Parallelograms and Triangles

Total questions: 15

1.
d) the amount of space inside a shape
2.
a) B*H
3.
b)

(B x H) / 2

4.
c)

52 ft2

5.
a) 12 cm2
6.
b) 12 square inches
7.
c) 10 units2
8.
c) 13.26 cm2
9.
c) 50 ft2
10.
c) 15.75 cm2
11.
c) 28 cm2
12.
a) 6 m2
13.
c) 50 ft2
14.
a) 31.5 units2
15.
a)

39

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What does the Area of Parallelograms and Triangles worksheet cover?

This Grade 6 mathematics worksheet uses 15 multiple-choice questions to assess area concepts for parallelograms and triangles. Students identify each formula, interpret area as the space inside a shape, calculate areas from diagrams and measurements, and select answers with appropriate square units.

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

Introduce area as the space inside a shape, then model why a parallelogram uses base times height while a triangle uses half of base times height. Use the worksheet’s formula-identification questions first, solve one parallelogram and one triangle calculation together, and ask students to explain why the triangle result is divided by two before completing the remaining multiple-choice items.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this area worksheet?

Watch for students choosing a perimeter definition instead of the meaning of area, using the parallelogram formula for a triangle, or forgetting to divide the triangle product by two. Students may also select a numerically correct-looking option with the wrong square unit, so check that their answers match the units shown in the worksheet’s calculation questions.

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

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for all 15 multiple-choice questions. For printable submissions, you can grade student work by scanning it with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this area worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the formula prompts and area calculation items easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while preserving its multiple-choice format.

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