Finding the Area of a Polygon on the Coordinate Plane

Unlock an effective teaching strategy for finding the area of polygons on the coordinate plane using nontraditional methods in this Teacher Perspectives video for educators.
Resource ID#: 212251 Type: Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: polygons, area of polygons, coordinate plane, pick's theorem, heron of alexandria, Meister and Gauss, area of polygons on a coordinate plane
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea
Resource Collection: Perspective Videos: Math Teaching Ideas

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