Area of Quadrilaterals: Interactive Resources
When technology is used effectively the results are phenomenal. This selection of top-quality resources allows you to demonstrate key concepts in a visual, interactive manner, and students to hypothesise and investigate
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GeoGebra keyboard_arrow_up
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I am constantly blown away by all the things you can do on GeoGebra. Hopefully the following applets – all of which run without the need to download any software – will help enhance the teaching and learning of this topic
Concept of Area (Rectangles)Area of Shapes Complete!
Area and Perimeter of Quadrilaterals (create your own!)
Area and Perimeter of a Rectangle
Maximising Area of Rectangle
Area of Quadrilaterals (simple)
Variety of Areas with Fixed Perimeters
Area of a Trapezium Visualisation
Maximise the Area of a Rectangle with a Fixed Perimeter
Wolfram Alpha Widgets keyboard_arrow_up
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Wolfram Alpha is simply the best computational knowledge engine on the planet. I have built a series of Wolfram Alpha widgets which can be used to check answers, make up questions, or investigate topics further.
Desmos Classroom Activities keyboard_arrow_up
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I have adored using the free Desmos Graphing Calculator in my lessons for a few years now, but have only recently discovered the power of Desmos Classroom Activities, which allow students to investigate, and you to monitor, record and facilitate collaboration and discussion.
Build a Bigger FieldModelling Perimeter and Area
Exploring Quadrilateral Area with Geoboards
Area v Perimeter