Explain how to calculate the area of a parallelogram
I can recall and explain how to calculate the area of a parallelogram.
Explain how to calculate the area of a parallelogram
I can recall and explain how to calculate the area of a parallelogram.
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Key learning points
- The area of a parallelogram is equal to the area of the rectangle created by rearranging the parts.
- Any parallelogram has a base and a perpendicular height.
- The area of a parallelogram is equal to its base multiplied by its perpendicular height.
Keywords
Perpendicular - Two lines are perpendicular if they meet at a right angle.
Parallelogram - A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel and equal sides.
Common misconception
Pupils might believe the perpendicular height of any parallelogram to be one of its side lengths. This is only true of a rectangle.
Take time to exemplify perpendicular height with a focus on the right angle created. Make use of examples within the lesson and include additional unusual parallelograms to secure understanding.
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