Grade 7 - Shape and Space
Standard 7.SS.2 - Calculate the area of rectangles, squares and parallelograms.
Included Skills: Geometry
Develop and apply a formula for determining the area of: • triangles • parallelograms • circles. • Achievement Indicators - Illustrate and explain how the area of a rectangle can be used to determine the area of a triangle. - Generalize a rule to create a formula for determining the area of triangles. - Illustrate and explain how the area of a rectangle can be used to determine the area of a parallelogram. - Generalize a rule to create a formula for determining the area of parallelograms. - Illustrate and explain how to estimate the area of a circle without the use of a formula. - Apply a formula for determining the area of a given circle. - Solve a given problem involving the area of triangles, parallelograms and/or circles.