Areas and Perimeters of Geoboard Polygons

Examples and solutions to these problems are presented. Figures for which different equations are necessary are presented. The use of the geoboard for this exploration is emphasized. (CW)

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Published in:The Mathematics teacher 1990-05, Vol.83 (5), p.392-398
Main Author: SMITH, LYLE R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computation
Even numbers
Geometry
Learning Activities
Learning Strategies
Mathematical lattices
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Materials
Mathematics teachers
Odd numbers
Polygons
Secondary Education
Secondary School Mathematics
Squares
Teaching Methods
Triangles
Whole numbers
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Summary:Examples and solutions to these problems are presented. Figures for which different equations are necessary are presented. The use of the geoboard for this exploration is emphasized. (CW)
ISSN:0025-5769
2330-0582
DOI:10.5951/MT.83.5.0392