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Standard Use Math to Solve Problems and Communicate Outcomes Students will calculate the area of compound geometric figures.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors      math Roles      Family, Worker, Community Member Program Type(s)      GED, Family Literacy, Workforce Education, Urban, Rural, Corrections NRS Learner Levels (ABE/GED)       6 Time Frame       Two 1-hour classes

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Purposeful, Transparent, Contextual, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent Postsecondary transition classes work on building geometry skills by calculating area of geometric figures. Contextual Students are given various situations around the home to determine area of driveways, patios, decks, rooms or any irregular figure Building Expertise Students practice using substitution in geometric formulas and calculating the area of compound geometric figures.

Lesson Designer Janet Graber Massillon City Schools (330) 830-3936 4bearnme@att.net

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