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Area de paralelogramos, triángulos y trapecios

13 questions

6th - 6th Grade

Mathematics

This Grade 6 mathematics worksheet gives students focused practice with the areas of triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids. Across 13 questions—11 multiple-choice and 2 multiple-select—students identify triangles and quadrilaterals, recognize parallelogram and rhombus properties, match formulas to shapes, and select the correct area formula, including bh/2 for triangles and (B + b)h/2 for trapezoids. Students then apply these formulas to find areas in square centimeters or square units, including several triangle and composite-figure problems. The Spanish and English prompts support mathematics practice for bilingual learners and classes working across both languages. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key, making it useful for independent practice, review, or a quick check of Grade 6 understanding.

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Area de paralelogramos, triángulos y trapecios

Total questions: 13

Name
Class
Date
1.

¿Cuál es la formula del triángulo?

a)

b x b2\frac{b\ x\ b}{2}

b)

b x h4\frac{b\ x\ h}{4}

c)

b x h2\frac{b\ x\ h}{2}

d)

b ÷ h2\frac{b\ \div\ h}{2}

2.

Está fórmula  (B + b) h2\frac{\left(B\ +\ b\right)\ h}{2}  a quién le pertenece

a)

paralelogramo

b)

triangulo

c)

trapecio

d)

cuadrado

3.

¿Cómo se llaman los polígonos de 4 lados?

a)

Triángulos

b)

Cuadriláteros

c)

Pentágonos

d)

Cuadrados

4.

Es un polígono el cual está formado por tres lados y tres ángulos, la suma de sus tres ángulos es de 180º

a)

Rombo

b)

Triángulo

c)

Paralelogramo

d)

Rectángulo

5.

Es un polígono de cuatros lados que son iguales y también paralelos, dos a dos. Sus ángulos son distintos de 90 grados.

a)

Paralelogramo

b)

Cuadrado

c)

Rombo

d)

Triángulo

6.

Area por la base todo dividido entre dos es el área de:

a)

Cuadrado

b)

Triángulo

c)

Rombo

d)

Trapecio

7.

Find the area of the figure.

(Encuentra el área de la figura.)

a)

10 cm2

b)

24 cm2

c)

12 cm2

d)

20 cm2

8.

What is the area?

(¿Cuál es el área?)

a)

28 square units

b)

35 square units

c)

20 square units

d)

16 square units

9.

AREA DE UN TRAPECIO

a)

 A=bh2TA=\frac{bh}{2}T 

b)

A=bhA=bh

c)

 A=(b+B)H2A=\frac{\left(b+B\right)H}{2} 

d)

A= a2a^2

10.

What is the area of this triangle?

a)

12 sq. cm.

b)

6 sq. cm.

c)

12 cm

d)

16 cm

11.

What is the area of the triangle?

a)

12cm2

b)

14 cm2

c)

14cm2

d)

24 cm2

12.

¿Qué figura es esta?

a)

trapecio

b)

rectangulo

c)

triangulo

d)

paralelogramo

13.

Calcula el área de la siguiente figura:

a)

35 cm2

b)

25 cm2

c)

45 cm2

d)

50 cm2

Answer Key

Area de paralelogramos, triángulos y trapecios

Total questions: 13

1.
c)

b x h2\frac{b\ x\ h}{2}

2.
c)

trapecio

3.
b)

Cuadriláteros

4.
b)

Triángulo

5.
a)

Paralelogramo

, c)

Rombo

6.
b)

Triángulo

7.
b)

24 cm2

8.
a)

28 square units

9.
c)

 A=(b+B)H2A=\frac{\left(b+B\right)H}{2} 

10.
b)

6 sq. cm.

11.
a)

12cm2

12.
a)

trapecio

13.
a)

35 cm2

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FAQs

What does this worksheet cover, and how does it help students learn area formulas?

This Grade 6 worksheet uses 11 multiple-choice and 2 multiple-select questions to connect triangle, parallelogram, and trapezoid properties with their area formulas. Students identify shapes, recognize formulas such as bh/2 and (B + b)h/2, and apply them to find areas in square centimeters and square units.

How can I use this worksheet to teach triangle and trapezoid area?

Introduce the shape descriptions and formulas first, asking students to explain what each variable represents before they calculate. Use the formula-identification items as guided practice, then have students solve the triangle and trapezoid area questions and explain why the answer must be reported in square units.

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

Watch for students choosing bh/2 for a trapezoid or using a triangle formula without dividing by 2. Students may also confuse the larger and smaller bases in (B + b)h/2, select a linear unit instead of a square unit, or overlook that the multiple-select items can have more than one correct answer.

How do I assign and grade this worksheet?

On Wayground, assign it as a digital quiz or download the printable PDF for students to complete on paper. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.

Which formulas and shape properties do students practice on this worksheet?

Students practice identifying the triangle area formula bh/2 and the trapezoid area formula (B + b)h/2, along with recognizing quadrilaterals, parallelograms, rhombi, and trapezoids from their properties. The final area items require students to use those relationships to select answers in square centimeters or square units.

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