This math topic focuses on identifying the correct formula for calculating the area of different simple shapes. Students are presented with images of geometric shapes and must choose the appropriate method for finding the area from multiple choice options. The methods include: "half the base times the height" for triangles, "side times side" (implying squares or other quadrilaterals with equal sides), and "length times width" typically used for rectangles. This basic exercise helps build foundational skills in understanding area calculations for different simple geometric shapes.

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Area of a Simple Shape Formula - Shape to Words Worksheet

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Area of a Simple Shape Formula - Shape to Words
1
How would you calculate this shape's area?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
half the base times the height
b
side times side
c
length times width
2
How would you calculate this shape's area?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
half the base times the height
b
length times width
c
side times side
3
An svg image showing a math problem
How would you calculate this shape's area?
a
half the base times the height
b
side times side
4
An svg image showing a math problem
How would you calculate this shape's area?
a
side times side
b
half the base times the height
5
How would you calculate this shape's area?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
side times side
b
length times width
c
half the base times the height
6
An svg image showing a math problem
How would you calculate this shape's area?
a
half the base times the height
b
side times side
7
How would you calculate this shape's area?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
length times width
b
side times side
c
half the base times the height
8
How would you calculate this shape's area?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
half the base times the height
b
length times width
c
side times side