Math Curriculum
Level D
Unit: Geometry
Lesson 7.3.6 Estimating Areas
Instructor Materials
- Teacher guide
- Slides
- Practice Problems resource
- CCRS standard: 7.G.1, 7.G.6
- Learning goal: Estimate the area of a complex, real-world region, e.g., a state or province, by approximating it with an irregular polygon, and indicate that it is an approximation when expressing the answer (orally and in writing).
Explain (orally and in writing) how to calculate the area of an irregular polygon by decomposing it. Interpret floor plans and maps in order to identify the information needed to calculate area. - 7.3 Assessments and Related Lessons
Student Materials
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