7adv.MATH.11.B
Determine the area of composite figures containing combinations of rectangles, squares, parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles, semicircles, and quarter circles.
Grade 7 (Advanced) · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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areacomposite figuresrectanglessquaresparallelogramstrapezoidstrianglessemicirclesquarter circles
Skills
- determine (area of rectangles, squares, parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles, semicircles, and quarter circles) #dok1
- identify (component shapes within composite figures) #dok2
- decompose (composite figures into basic shapes) #dok2
- calculate (area of composite figures) #dok2
- solve (problems involving area of composite figures) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can determine the area of basic shapes such as rectangles, squares, parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles, semicircles, and quarter circles. #dok1
- I can identify and differentiate between various component shapes in a composite figure. #dok2
- I can decompose a composite figure into simpler shapes to assist in calculating total area. #dok2
- I can calculate the total area of composite figures by adding or subtracting areas of component shapes. #dok2
- I can solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the area of composite figures containing combinations of shapes. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Composite figures can be broken down into simpler shapes to efficiently determine their overall area.
- Solving area problems with composite figures enhances spatial reasoning and reinforces understanding of geometric formulas.
Essential Questions
- How can breaking a composite figure into basic shapes help determine its area?
- What strategies can we use to identify the shapes that make up a composite figure?
- How do the areas of individual shapes contribute to the total area of a composite figure?
- How can you apply area calculations of composite figures to real-world scenarios?
- What are common mistakes to watch for when working with composite shapes?