Details for problem "Area of triangle draw height and measure"

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Suitable for K-12 grades: Grade 7 Grade 8

Junior High School, Middle School, High School.

Summary

A triangle is given. Draw a height of choice, measure side and height and calculate area.

Example

Description

A triangle is shown. The task is to

1. draw any height
2. measure the length of the height ha and the corresponding side a
3. use the formula T = a * ha / 2 to calculate the area of the triangle.

The number of problems is selectable.

Practice calculation of the area of triangles with this worksheet. The worksheet is a great supplement to be used in a whole group activity, small group, or homework/independent practice assignment.

Exercising this assortment of the area of triangles worksheets to boost the grip of grades 7 and 8 and in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.

Solving questions based on the area of the triangle provide great help to grasp various concepts. Working on these worksheets allows achieving the following array of targets.

• Basic multiplication and division skills are revised.
• More understanding of decimals and fractions is developed.
• Mastery on measurements of lines is achieved through measuring height and base.
• Proper use of formula by putting values in given variables to derive results is practiced.
• Get perfection in drawing the height of any side in a triangle.
• Formula to calculate the area of a triangle is memorized.

Use these worksheets to activate critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as developing algebraic thinking skills.

In the answer key, the area of the triangle is calculated by using each side of the triangle.

Topics: Geometry Planes,Figures

Tags: Area Drawing Measure Triangle

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