Math Curriculum
Level C
Unit: Geometry
Lesson 6.1.2 Finding Area by Decomposing and Rearranging
Instructor Materials
- Teacher guide
- Slides
- Practice Problems resource
- Composing Shapes resource
- CCRS standard: 6.G.1
- Learning goal: Calculate the area of a region by decomposing it and rearranging the pieces, and explain (orally and in writing) the solution method. Recognize and explain (orally) that if two figures can be placed one on top one other so that they match up exactly, they must have the same area. Show that area is additive by composing polygons with a given area.
- 6.1 Assessment and Practice Problems
Student Materials
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