This math topic focuses on introducing the concept of calculating the area of a trapezoid using half squares. It is aimed at beginners (Level 1) and is part of a broader series on introductory area concepts. The material is likely designed to help students visualize and understand the process of area calculation in trapezoids by breaking the shape down into simpler components, such as half square units. This approach might be beneficial for developing foundational geometry skills in young or beginning math learners.

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Area of a Trapezoid - Concept Intro - Half Squares Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Area of a Trapezoid - Concept Intro - Half Squares (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Area Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/area_practice/
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Find the number of 1in by 1in squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 10.9\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 17\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 12\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 8\text{in} to the power of 2
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Find the number of 1ft by 1ft squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 5\text{ft} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 6\text{ft} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 10\text{ft} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 24\text{ft} to the power of 2
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Find the number of 1cm by 1cm squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 48\text{cm} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 8\text{cm} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 21\text{cm} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 4\text{cm} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 42\text{cm} to the power of 2
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Find the number of 1in by 1in squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 8\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 13.3\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 17\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 12\text{in} to the power of 2
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Find the number of 1km by 1km squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 13.3\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 8\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 4\text{km} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 12\text{km} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the number of 1km by 1km squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 8\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 10.9\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 4\text{km} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 12\text{km} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the number of 1cm by 1cm squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 13.3\text{cm} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 10.9\text{cm} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 8\text{cm} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 4\text{cm} to the power of 2
Area of a Trapezoid - Concept Intro - Half Squares (Level 1) - Mobius Math