Finding Area by Decomposing a Shape

This tutorial demonstrates how the area of an irregular geometric shape may be determined by decomposition to smaller familiar shapes.

Resource ID#: 130914 Type: Tutorial

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Direct Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-geometry-topic/cc-6th-area/v/area-breaking-up-shape

Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 6

Intended Audience: Educators , Students

Suggested Technology: Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones, Free account required

Instructional Time: 6 Minute(s)

Keywords: area, decomposition, quadrilateral

Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial, Video/Audio/Animation,

Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration

Resource Collection: Secondary Math specific existing tutorials

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