Exploring Triangles

Students make sense of different strategies for calculating the area of triangles on a grid by looking for and making use of a triangle’s structure.

By Amplify Classroom

6th Grade

Math

Today’s Goals • Use a variety of strategies to determine the area of a triangle on a grid. • Compare and contrast strategies for determining the areas of triangles. (Speaking and Listening) Additional Materials Activity 2 Sheet, one per student; scissors