Surface Area Misconception

Unlock an effective teaching strategy for identifying the base and height of figures in this Teacher Perspectives video for educators.
Resource ID#: 210893 Type: Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6, 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: perpendicular bisector, height, base, surface area, area
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea
Resource Collection: Perspective Videos: Math Teaching Ideas

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