WALT:
Remembering formula for area and perimeter.
WILF:
All use the four steps to solve perimeter and area of rectangles.
Most use the four steps to solve the perimeter of irregular shapes.
Some identify which formula to use in word problems.
Remembering formula for area and perimeter.
WILF:
All use the four steps to solve perimeter and area of rectangles.
Most use the four steps to solve the perimeter of irregular shapes.
Some identify which formula to use in word problems.
What are the four steps we use to figure out the area and perimeter of a shape?
Think pair share.
Write steps on mini whiteboard.
Use pop sticks to get students to tell us the steps.
Think pair share.
Write steps on mini whiteboard.
Use pop sticks to get students to tell us the steps.
1. Write the formula
2. Input the values.
3. Calculate (add for perimeter, multiply for area)
4. Units.
2. Input the values.
3. Calculate (add for perimeter, multiply for area)
4. Units.
Thursday - Do together on mini whiteboards.
Students then complete area and perimeter worksheet. Please print 1 for each student. (Worksheet found below in apply section.)
Friday - Word problems, model from below. We are up to the Friendly Farmers question.
Thursday - independent work. I usually hold coaching session on mat for those who need it.
Friday - Independent word problems