Apply formulas to find the areas of trapezoids, parallelograms and rhombi.
Clarifications
Clarification 1: Instruction focuses on the connection from the areas of trapezoids, parallelograms and rhombi to the areas of rectangles or triangles.Clarification 2: Within this benchmark, the expectation is not to memorize area formulas for trapezoids, parallelograms and rhombi.
General Information
Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: 7
Strand: Geometric Reasoning
Date Adopted or Revised: 08/20
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
1205020: M/J Accelerated Mathematics Grade 6 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2020, 2020 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1205040: M/J Grade 7 Mathematics (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1204000: M/J Foundational Skills in Mathematics 6-8 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7812020: Access M/J Grade 7 Mathematics (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
MA.7.GR.1.AP.1: Given the formulas, find the area of parallelograms and rhombi.
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Problem-Solving Task
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Student Resources
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Tutorials
Area of a Parallelogram:
This video portrays a proof of the formula for area of a parallelogram.
Type: Tutorial
Area of a Trapezoid:
A trapezoid is a type of quadrilateral with one set of parallel sides. Here we explain how to find its area.
Type: Tutorial
Perimeter and Area:
Students will learn the basics of finding the perimeter and area of squares and rectangles.
Type: Tutorial
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Clipart: Geometric Shapes:
In this lesson, you will find clip art and various illustrations of polygons, circles, ellipses, star polygons, and inscribed shapes.
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