Surf for More Math

Lesson 2 - Areas of Irregular 2-D Shapes

Use this interactive activity to encourage your child to have fun on the Web while learning about areas of irregular shapes.

Goal

Develop methods to measure the area of irregular 2-D shapes.

Builds Upon

Student Book pages 224-225

Instructions for Use

Area Explorer allows your child to measure the area of irregular shapes.

To use Area Explorer, slide the "Adjust Perimeter" slider to the left and then click the "Draw New Shape" button. Determine what the shape's area is and type the answer into the text box. Click the "Check Answer" button to check your answer.

To display a new shape, click the "Draw New Shape" button.

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		Surf for More Math Lesson 2 - Areas of Irregular 2-D Shapes Use this interactive activity to encourage your child to have fun on the Web while learning about areas of irregular shapes. Goal Develop methods to measure the area of irregular 2-D shapes. Builds Upon Student Book pages 224-225 Instructions for Use Area Explorer allows your child to measure the area of irregular shapes. To use Area Explorer, slide the "Adjust Perimeter" slider to the left and then click the "Draw New Shape" button. Determine what the shape's area is and type the answer into the text box. Click the "Check Answer" button to check your answer. To display a new shape, click the "Draw New Shape" button.